by editor | Apr 17, 2018 | Disposal, Levy, Waste |
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the landfill levy — what it’s for and a bit about its background. I explained how the levy is probably not high enough in New Zealand to really encourage people to take a more responsible approach to how they deal with waste....
by editor | Dec 12, 2017 | Disposal, Recycling |
We’re now in the final weeks of 2017. And, very soon we’ll be ‘downing tools’ to enjoy some time off with friends and family. This year, I have written a lot about caring for the environment and recycling. So, for my final post of the year, why disappoint? You know,...
by editor | Mar 13, 2017 | Disposal, Waste |
We all like to get the best ‘bang for our buck.’ That’s human nature. Think of those takeaway restaurants that let you fill your plate yourself. Have you seen diners cramming their plates so full that food falls off the sides? Though we’re sure you’re...
by editor | Dec 20, 2016 | Disposal, plastic, Recycling, Waste |
Christmas: the season for fun with friends and family, lots of food and…um, monumental waste. Just think of the rubbish bags you fill every Boxing Day. With this in mind, we’ve put our heads together to come up with some ideas to help us all be less wasteful this...
by editor | Oct 12, 2015 | Disposal, Recycling, staff, Uncategorized, Waste |
We operate 11 trucks at Pink Bins: nine gantry trucks and two, 8-wheeler hook trucks. And it’s important to us that our drivers are safe. After all, a heavy truck can do plenty of damage. Safety has long been integral to our business. For some reason, though, not all...
by editor | Sep 11, 2015 | Asbestos, Disposal, employee, hard working, health and Safety, Waste |
Health and safety has been the news lately. And for this we can thank Workplace Relations Minister, Michael Woodhouse. Apparently he reckons – golf and worm farming is highly dangerous. What about mining? What about waste disposal? Well, our industry of waste...
