E Waste and old refrigeration units are unable to be placed in a skip bin, so the best thing to do with this type of waste is to Recycle it. Fisher and Paykel have introduced a new initiative to help encourage recycling.

Members of the public are invited to drop off old, broken or inefficient appliances which are then broken down and recycled. The first 50 drop offs receive up to $150 off a new Fisher and Paykel Appliance. ANY brand of fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, oven or microwave will be accepted. There is no cost to drop off appliances.

Near the end of last year the Recycling Day held in Christchurch and Wellington collected 17 tons of appliances that may otherwise have ended up in a landfill.

There will be a further recycling day in Auckland on the 7th of March , so watch this space or go to www.sustainability.govt.nz for upcoming information regarding types of appliances accepted and the location for your event.

If you are in need of a skip bin for other waste visit www.bookabin.co.nz

It’s heading into that time of year again! Public holidays will soon be upon us. For all of those who are in Auckland, it is Auckland anniversary next weekend. So if you have big plans of cleaning out the house, renovation materials, the garden, anything really, and want the best price for a skip bin, then www.bookabin.co.nz is the website for you. We cover the whole of Auckland, thanks to our reliable and friendly suppliers!

January 2010… another Christmas and New Year have rolled around again, it all seems to come upon us in a rush and before we know it, the holidays are over and its back into that same old daily grind!

What better way to start a new year than to de-clutter your house?

Start off the New Year as you mean to go on, by booking a bin online at www.bookabin.co.nz

Once you have the bin onsite it is amazing how motivated you will get, throwing away stuff you no longer use or require.

A general waste bin is what you will need for most of the clutter around your home. You can also dispose of any green waste also in a General bin but please No heavy waste (bricks, dirt or concrete).

Tip: Get a timer and set it for 20 minutes as you move through rooms – it is amazing how much you can accomplish in 20 minutes.

New Year - New You!