by editor | Dec 17, 2019 | Levy, Waste
These days, most consumers prefer to buy experiences rather than material things. Doing so makes them happier, according to a recent survey. Well, this shift in consumer spending doesn’t seem to have reduced the amount of waste that ends up in New Zealand landfills,...
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 | Mar 1, 2018 | Levy
At Pink Bins, we’d like to see Kiwi households take more responsibility for their waste. The New Zealand Government wants the same thing, which is why it charges a $10 landfill levy for every tonne of landfill waste. How does the landfill levy affect you? Well, of...
by Paul Stockton | Jun 19, 2014 | Disposal, Levy, Recycling, trading, Waste |
The most common question from customers we get here at Pink Bins is “why is a rubbish bin so expensive?”. When looking from their point of view, it’s a fair question! Who wants to PAY money to get rid of rubbish, right? Well, hopefully the below small piece of...
