Ashburton Council looks into green bins to cut down waste
From local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Work is set to begin that will reduce 40% of what the Ashburton District sends to the landfill.
The Ashburton District Council has adopted its Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), which will kick start the process of introducing organic waste bins.
A 2021 waste audit showed that about 40% of the district’s kerbside rubbish collection is food waste, which is transported to landfill at a significant cost.
In the plan’s consultation, which had 130 submissions –as many as the annual plan received, 63% of respondents supported the introduction of the green bin.
Infrastructure services group manager Neil McCann said there was a lot of feedback regarding the potential food and green waste options which the council will now look into.
“We will investigate options for the collection of green waste and food waste,” McCann said.
“We have received conflicting information regarding the mixing of food and green waste, so we will gather as much information from other councils and experts in the waste minimisation industry.
“We will aim to provide the information with options and associated costs to be able to consult with the community at a suitable stage, either next year or in the next long-term plan.”
The WMMP sets the priorities and strategic framework for managing waste in the district and provides the direction for the council in its planning.
One of the key actions is forming a working group with waste service providers to look into improving services by November.
McCann said the group will facilitate improved and targeted services in the district to various business sectors, including construction and demolition, farms and industries – services beyond what the council currently provides.
Secure your homes over summer
Police are reminding people to keep their homes secure during the summer months.
Inspector Glenda Barnaby, Christchurch Area Prevention manager, says daytime burglaries are just as common as nightime burglaries.
“Burglaries can be committed at any time of the day, and coming into warmer months there is more opportunity for thieves."
"Although a majority of burglaries involve forced entry through windows and doors, we are starting to see more incidents at insecure premises. Police deal with cases where burglaries are committed in broad daylight, sometimes even while the victim is at home. Good weather means open doors and windows, which makes homes more vulnerable to burglars.”
Inspector Barnaby says there’s a few things people can do to reduce their changes of a burglary being committed.
⚠️ If you’re going outside for gardening, relaxing in the sun, or working in the garage, take a moment to lock your doors and secure your windows first.
⚠️ Do the same at night when you go to bed - keep your doors and windows secure and close your curtains. Fitting window stays means you can get a breeze coming through, while keeping your windows secure.
⚠️ Get to know your neighbours - let them know if you’re going away and look out for one another.”
If you see any suspicious activity, people or vehicles in your neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact Police.
If you witness or suspect any illegal activity, please call 111 if it is happening now, or make a report through 105 either online or over the phone, if it is after the fact.
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