Where is rubbish dumped

You are here. Facebook Twitter. Litter and Dumped Rubbish Litter and dumped rubbish is waste items that have ended up on the ground, by being thrown on the ground and not placed in a bin.

Report Dumped Rubbish We need your help to keep our streets clean! Help reduce litter Check out our A-Z of waste disposal for tips on how to dispose of specific waste items.

You can help by: Reporting people who litter to the EPA. This can be done online by visiting: EPA - Report Litter Making sure the lid on your wheelie bin scan close Booking a hard waste collection before putting items on the nature strip. Find out how to book a hard waste collection Using your garden waste bin for lawn clippings - don't sweep them in to the drain Disposing of oils or chemicals appropriately - don't pour them down the storm water drain Carrying a cigarette butt bin or making sure butts are placed into litter bins not thrown on the ground Carrying dog poo bags to pick up after your dog Taking your rubbish home if there are no bins available Take action against litter Want to learn more about litter and why its an issue?

Hard rubbish The City of Kingston provides a yearly free hard-rubbish collection as well as on-call user pays collections. Our Litter Infringement Policy became effective on 11 December, The purpose of the policy is to keep Porirua tidy and free from illegal dumping. Final Litter Infringement Policy The operation was carried out by Porirua City Council contractors Downer NZ, using abseilers, skips and specialised trucks and lifting equipment.

This cost ratepayers thousands of dollars and if the offenders of this callous and calculated dumping are identified, they will be prosecuted. Pay online Alerts Contact Us. Toggle navigation. Dumped rubbish. We work hard to make sure public areas are kept free of rubbish and hazardous waste. We can increase the frequency should there be a demonstrated need or a planned event. Street bins are cleaned and disinfected at regular times throughout the year.

If a street or park litter bin is full, smelly or dirty we can arrange for the bin to be cleaned and emptied. To report an issue with a bin, call our Customer Service on 03 and provide the following information:. Skip to main content. These links change page section content below Overview Litter on building sites Rubbish dumping Use your local waste services Litter straying from bins Transporting waste Street and park bins.

Overview Littering is illegal and offenders can be prosecuted under the Environment Protection Act Litter on building sites Builders and owner builders must take measures to ensure that litter, debris and other waste is contained on the building site to the satisfaction of Council. Rubbish dumping The illegal dumping of rubbish is costly and dangerous to the community. Use your local waste services If you have rubbish that cannot be disposed of by your regular bin collection service or via a public street bin, you may be able to take it to your local Transfer Station.

Litter straying from bins If litter has spilled from your garbage or recycling bin, you must remove it from the road or any Council land. Transporting waste If you are transporting any waste, including manure, dead animals or animal remains, the vehicle must be constructed, fitted, loaded and covered to prevent anything from spilling or leaking, including offensive odours.

Street and park bins Excalibur Cleaning Services is contracted by Council to empty and clean street and park litter bins. To report an issue with a bin, call our Customer Service on 03 and provide the following information: Exact details of location Nearest cross street Section of park.