Why's the total of the solid waste rates much higher than the single?

The overall rates funded portion of the solid waste activity has increased significantly, the key reasons being:

• With the closure of the Levin landfill, there's no longer income being generated by the site to help offset solid waste funding costs. There are also added costs for landfill remediation and debt repayment.
• Kerbside recycling costs have historically been funded by Council borrowing money rather than by rates. This was shifted to be fully rates funded.