Tips before the truck arrives

Short, practical reads — save time on collection day and keep Christchurch piles tidy.

How to sort waste at home so pickup is faster

Bag it, separate it, and the truck spends minutes on site — not half an hour.

Green waste in Christchurch: what can go together

Clean green piles move quickly. Mixed soil and rubbish slows them down.

Declutter first: a 30-minute sweep before rubbish day

Walk room to room with three bags — keep, rubbish, and needs a channel.