The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
View H5 bird flu information and reporting guidance
Some smoke alarms have a very small quantity of a low level radioactive material in them, however, they are specifically allowed to be landfilled without any special handling if part of general household refuse.
If you have large commercial quantities then you may need a special waste permit, in this instance please contact Council on (06) 366 0999 or email us enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz