Waste Plan and Education

Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023

The Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023 was adopted by Council in June 2023 and defines specific goals, objectives and targets for managing and funding waste in Hurunui for six years from 1 July 2023.

Recycling at Events

For those running events, Council has an Events Waste Reduction Guide which offers advice and ways to reduce waste when planning, running and cleaning up after the event.

Education - Community Groups, Schools and Pre-Schools.

Council provides a free education and awareness raising programme, which is specific to Hurunui, and enables pupils, teachers, staff and community groups to learn:

• What to put in the recycling bag, what services are available at transfer stations and what other recycling schemes are available.
• How to reduce waste at home, school or work.
• How to re-use and recycle resources.
• How to compost garden and food waste.
• Wise purchasing choices and litter free lunches.
• How waste and recycling is managed in Hurunui.
• How to support the national Love Food, Hate Waste campaign.

For details on the education programme, contact Hurunui Council on 03 314 8816 or e-mail Recycling@hurunui.govt.nz