ANZAC Day Collections - Thu, 25 Apr 2024 | Updates and Changes |
Whanganui Region |
ANZAC Day collections - all residential collections will be as normal |
Palmerston North Region |
ANZAC Day collections - all residential collections will be as normal |
You may be aware there have recently been significant changes in the global recycling market, and there is no longer a demand for plastics grades 3, 4, 6 & 7.
Due to these changes, our recycling partners can no longer accept plastics grades 3, 4, 6 & 7 for recycling.
It means that effective 1 June, WM New Zealand will only be accepting plastic grades 1, 2, & 5 in Whanganui and Palmerston North as described below:
What do you need to do?
We recognise this may have an impact on you, however, these changes will ensure we can continue to provide a safe and environmentally sustainable recycling service into the future.
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