What Happens To Your Household Waste After It's Been Put Into The Green And Yellow Kerbside Wheelie Bins?

Mark Christison, Christchurch City Council, City Water and Waste Unit Manager says "If you have ever wondered what happens after you close the lid on your yellow and green wheelie bins, there is now an easy and quick way to find out."

"Two DVDs are now available free to watch online at www.loveyourrubbish.co.nz. They explore the state-of-art organic and recycling facilities and explain how your waste becomes a useful reusable product."

"We are very proud of these facilities. Christchurch residents are on track to meet Council's targeted projections of diverting an additional 42,000 tonnes of rubbish from going to landfill each year." Mr Christison says.

"Watch the five minute Organics Processing Plant DVD to follow the journey your green wheelie bin organic waste, such as household food scraps and vegetation, takes when it's collected from your home. Giant tunnel like ovens convert thousands of tonnes of material into compost and huge tractor-like machines, called scarabs, turn the compost when it's outside."

"If you ever wondered how all the recycling put in your yellow bin is sorted into different material types, i.e. cardboard, paper, glass, steel tins, aluminium cans and plastic containers, you can now see for yourself. The four minute DVD, at www.loveyourrubbish.co.nz, follows your yellow wheelie bin recycling waste through a large scale sorting process that includes a giant magnet, conveyors and rotating disks. It is truly a fascinating insight into the inner workings of Christchurch City Council's Materials Recovery Facility."

Check out www.loveyourrubbish.co.nz to watch the DVDs or pop into your local library to view it free online.

Through the City Council's Educational programme ' Waste of a Day Out', school students gain an insight into all aspects of the waste management by visiting five key waste management sites, including the Materials Recovery Facility (Recycling plant) and Organics Processing Plant (composting plant). Schools can book a visit for year level 5 upwards by visiting the Council website and booking online.

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