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Kerbside collections

Alongside the Long Term Plan, Council consulted on and adopted the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, which aims for Matamata-Piako to be zero waste by 2038.

As part of this commitment to reducing our waste, we consulted on changing the kerbside rubbish collection service (for those who receive it) to a wheelie bin for rubbish, a food scraps bin and recycling bins. This proposal received strong community support in 2021, with 87% of submitters supporting this change. This also aligns with the national changes currently being proposed by Ministry for the Environment for how rubbish is collected and processed across the country.

The tender for improved kerbside collection services is currently underway in partnership with Thames Coromandel District Council and Hauraki District Council. A contract is expected to be awarded in August – this will determine exactly what the new kerbside collection will be. Once we have those details confirmed, we’ll make sure everyone knows all about what changes to expect, and when those changes will take place. 

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