A waste minimisation expert has slammed the phase-out of pay-as-you-throw bin collection in Auckland, saying it punishes those who create little waste and subsidies households that throw away a lot.
The previous system, which was available to some areas, is being phased out, with a move to a citywide rates-funded kerbside collection service.
Waitakere and North Shore households, who used private waste companies, will also be moved onto the new system.
A similar citywide system was introduced recently in Lower Hutt and the Hauraki District Council is planning to do it later this year.
Jeff Seadon is an environmental scientist and has worked in waste minimisation and resource efficiency for almost three decades.
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