Households in Christchurch and Waimakariri now put out more than 20,000 tonnes of recyclables each year. Your efforts are minimising waste going to landfill, creating millions of dollars worth of recycled products annually, and have created over 150 local jobs in the past five years.
Clean and tidy recyclables at the kerbside make it easier for the collectors and will reduce the risk of litter on your street.
Wind can blow items from the crate, so make sure they're secure - heavier items on top, paper tied in a bag and cardboard tied in a bundle. Please squash plastic bottles and drink cans - it makes more room for you and us.
Loose lids from tin cans sometimes drop onto the road when a crate is emptied. This can be prevented by pushing your lids inside the cans and squeezing the top together.
If your Christchurch City Council recycling crate is regularly over-full or heavy you can get a second crate free from a City Council Service Centre.
If you have more recycling than normal, say after a party, you can drop it off free at your local refuse/recycling station or spread it out over several weeks for collection.
