Are you allowed to paint your wheelie bin?
If you have an old wheelie bin in your garden that belongs to you, you can paint this in any way you like. Likewise, if you have bought a wheelie bin from a company such as Wheelie Bin Solutions, it is entirely up to you how you decorate it.
Can pizza boxes go in the green bin Christchurch?
Christchurch City Council Food-soiled cardboard and paper, such as pizza boxes, fish ‘n’ chip paper, burger bags and paper towels, should go in the green bin.
Can you put polystyrene in the rubbish bin?
Items you should put in your rubbish Polystyrene takeaway containers and meat trays. Nappies and sanitary products. Broken glass, wrapped.
What does the red sticker on my yellow bin mean?
Red tags mean the bin is rejected and not emptied, yellow stickers earn the owner a reminder.
Do wheelie bins have trackers?
All council wheelie bins are now fitted with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. The tags get scanned by the rubbish truck on collection day to check that they’re outside the right property; and if your bin is at the wrong address it doesn’t get collected!
What to use to write on bins?
You can use regular chalk, but I always prefer a chalk marker. You can write a lot neater with a fine point marker and they’re still erasable, so they are the way to go.
Can you put broken glass in recycling bin?
No. Broken glass is hazardous to the workers who collect and sort your recyclables. To dispose of broken glass, seal it in a box or wrap it in several sheets of newspaper and place it in your garbage.
How do you dispose of knives NZ?
Wrap it before you trash it It aims to encourage Aucklanders to make sure sharp objects like broken glass or plates, knives and skewers are wrapped safely before being put in the rubbish.
How do you dispose of old pillows NZ?
You can drop old bedding off at their stores or clothing donation bins throughout New Zealand.
How do you dispose of polystyrene Christchurch?
Household polystyrene recycling programme Up to two rubbish bags full are accepted at one time. If you have commercial volumes you can contact Expol directly by email at [email protected] or call 0800 86 33 73.
How do rubbish tags work?
How do the tags work? The tag works like an airport luggage tag – on the back of the tag instructions explain how to place the tag around the bin handle. Write your address on the front of the tag, in the allocated space available, in a ballpoint pen to help prevent the tag from being tampered with.
Is recycling bin free?
There are more than a few homeowners trying to get rid of their excess recycling bins for free. If you have to buy one on your own, look at home improvement stores like Lowe’s, Home Depot, or your local hardware store. They’ll only set you back about $10 or $20 at the most.
How do I contact Christchurch City bins?
Christchurch bins app Contact us 03 941 8999 Visit a service centre Send us an email Resume a draft Pay a bill Sign up for our newsletters Resume a draft Pay a bill Sign up for our newsletters Council websites: Council websites: Newsline Christchurch City Libraries Christchurch Art Gallery Akaroa Museum Translate: English Te Reo Māori Gagana Samoa
What information should I provide about my garden waste collection service?
Information about our garden waste collection service. Information about our business and commercial waste services. Information about what waste items we charge for and how to dispose of them. Report street cleansing issues such as flytipping.
How does ecodrops work in chrischurch?
This retail outlet receives material from the EcoDrops, checks it for safety and retails these items to the public, thereby diverting material from landfill. For more information on recycling and waste facilities in Chrischurch, including opening hours and fees, see below.