Waitomo District Council has reviewed its Solid Waste Bylaw and is seeking feedback on the updates.

The scope of the Bylaw is to ensure that acceptable standards of health, safety and compliance are maintained for the wellbeing and enjoyment of residents, visitors and businesses within the district.

The purpose of the Solid Waste Bylaw is to:

• ensure that household waste is reduced, collected and disposed of in the interests of public health and in an efficient and cost-effective manner
• provide for the efficient collection and recovery of recyclable waste
• ensure safe collection and disposal of waste; and
• manage waste management facilities for the optimum disposal or recycling of waste.

The Solid Waste Bylaw was extensively redrafted in 2009 to fit in with the latest legislative requirements, and a full review was conducted in 2014 where some minor amendments were made on accumulated refuse nuisance and out of district waste disposal at Council facilities.

This review has provided the opportunity to further update the Bylaw.

Visit our consultation webpage to read more and have your say