Impact of changes to Christchurch kerbside collection on amount and composition of materials received for recycling Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and.

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Impact of changes to Christchurch kerbside collection on amount and composition of materials received for recycling Ian “Whit” Whitehouse, Terranova and Adrian Marsh, CCC Two

Summary – Christchurch kerbside collection change... Crate replaced by wheelie bin; 35% increase in amount of material; No change in composition; Contamination remains low (2%), though increased

BeforeAfter 45 litre crate240 litre bin Paper & card separate Co-mingled Plastics 1&2All plastics WeeklyFortnightly Sorted on truckNew MRF Changes to Christchurch kerbside recycling collection

34 – 36% increase in amount received for recycling. (comparing July & August 2009 with July & Aug 2008) for Christchurch City (including Lyttelton & Akaroa)

Composition unchanged BeforeAfter paper47.7%47.1% glass40.8%40.6% plastic6.1%5.7% steel4.0%3.6% aluminum0.7%0.8% waste0.6%2.3% paper glass

Contamination low at 2% Contamination remains low, though increased from previous very low levels Mainly clothes & shoes Also food waste, non- supermarket plastic bags, electronic goods, (small) batteries, wood, plastic cabling....

the unusual... a matchbox collection from waste audit

Comments Kerbside collection changes also included bins for rubbish & organics; Changes have significantly reduced amount of waste to landfill through Eco- Depots (transfer stations).