Over the summer holidays, Aucklanders throw away about 30 per cent more rubbish than usual. You can help reduce this by:

• using reusable shopping bags
• recycling wrapping paper (except foil and cellophane wrapping) or using reusable gift bags
• choosing an artificial Christmas tree (visit our website for advice on disposing of cut trees)
• separating toy packaging and recycling the cardboard, or choosing non-packaged gifts
• composting food scraps
• using your nearest recycling point while on holiday, or taking recycling home.

Visit our Make The Most Of Waste website for more tips and information.

Source: Auckland City Council