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Southland’s bin inspection programme cuts contamination rates

Southland's kerbside recycling contamination rate has dropped to 13% following tough bin inspection measures.

Skinny McBuntu

Southland has implemented bin inspections aimed at improving recycling standards. The contamination rate for kerbside recycling and public drop-off sites fell to 13% over the last financial year, showing the inspections are having their intended effect.

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Bin inspections having desired effect in tough-love Southland

Southland's contamination rate dropped to 13% for kerbside recycling and public drop-off across the last financial year.

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