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Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and Adrian Marsh, CCC Two

Impact of changes to Christchurch kerbside collection on amount and composition of materials received for recycling. Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and Adrian Marsh, CCC Two. Summary – Christchurch kerbside collection change. Crate replaced by wheelie bin;

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Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and Adrian Marsh, CCC Two

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  1. Impact of changes to Christchurch kerbside collection on amount and composition of materials received for recycling Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and Adrian Marsh, CCC Two

  2. Summary – Christchurch kerbside collection change . . . • Crate replaced by wheelie bin; • 35% increase in amount of material; • No change in composition; • Contamination remains low (2%), though increased

  3. Changes to Christchurch kerbside recycling collection

  4. 34 – 36% increase in amount received for recycling. (comparing July & August 2009 with July & Aug 2008) for Christchurch City (including Lyttelton & Akaroa)

  5. Composition unchanged paper glass

  6. Contamination low at 2% • Contamination remains low, though increased from previous very low levels • Mainly clothes & shoes • Also food waste, non-supermarket plastic bags, electronic goods, (small) batteries, wood, plastic cabling . . . .

  7. the unusual . . . a matchbox collection from waste audit

  8. Comments • Kerbside collection changes also included bins for rubbish & organics; • Changes have significantly reduced amount of waste to landfill through Eco-Depots (transfer stations).

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