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Waste minimisation initiatives in our district

Composting

Find out what initiatives we support and encourage when it comes to composting on the Coromandel.

Silage Wrap Recycling Programmes

What should you do with farm waste? Find out here.

Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme

Our Council, in collaboration with local businesses and the The Packaging Forum, launched our soft plastics recycling scheme in 2022.
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