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Scope

  1. The Recycling in Public Places Initiative is a central and local government partnership. Central government funding is open to local authorities willing to develop public recycling infrastructure in their communities.
  2. The initiative gives local authorities access to funding for the capital costs of purchasing, installing and branding recycling bins (up to $2500 per bin) and makes a contribution to the annual operational costs for each bin to June 2010. This funding is provided through a competitive application process.
  3. The initiative aims to support local authorities who plan to operate public recycling services in their communities into the future. The Ministry’s contribution to the operating expenses until June 2010 will enable local authorities to allocate future funding through their annual budgets and Long Term Council Community Plan processes, or through partnerships with business.
  4. The initiative aims to establish a network of easily recognisable LoveNZ – recycle with care recycling bins in metropolitan, high foot traffic, and/or tourist destinations across New Zealand.
  5. The initiative is the start of a solution to provide people with the option to recycle their waste while out and about. To help gain an understanding of best practice for public recycling to support the network’s continued growth, participating councils are asked to provide information on the project’s implementation.
  6. The use of the LoveNZ – recycle with care brand on all bins (in line with the Recycling in Public Places Logo & Style Guidelines) will provide a consistent appearance for the network. A promotional campaign to raise public awareness of the bins and their use will be delivered in areas where the bins are being established.
  7. The Ministry encourages businesses wishing to contribute to the network to partner with local authorities as part of the application process. Organisations that already have bins, or who are in the process of establishing their own recycling bins, are also encouraged to use the LoveNZ – recycle with care brand, and can contact the Ministry to discuss.

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