Waste Tip - Green Waste

Published on September 15, 2023

Did you know a garden spade can save you up to 50% on your waste disposal costs?

A recent analysis of waste in Horowhenua has shown that more than 50% of waste is kitchen or green waste.

To keep this out of landfill and to save on landfill costs, consider grabbing a garden spade and burying your food scraps in the garden! 

Meat waste when cooked could also be kept for delicious stock for soups.

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