Car Pool Website

Posted 12 years, 4 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

Car pooling website

Hamilton City Council has now made available a website to encourage carpooling.  www.letscarpool.govt.nz, provides a matching service for Waikato motorists who want to carpool or hitch a ride.

By registering for free and entering your trip details, you will be matched with another traveller in your own area,  whom you can then contact to arrange a trip.

For materials to promote the website in your workplace or if you would like to sign your workplace up to the website, please contact kerryn.merriman@hcc.govt.nz

Kevin's contact details are: DDI: 07 838 6871 | Mob: 021317079 | Email: kevin.hogg@hcc.govt.nz


Some Handy Kerbside Recycling Tips

Posted 12 years, 5 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

 

Here are some things that would really help the kerbside collection and sorting team each week

Before you put your recycling out for collection, 

  • Wash  and squash containers
  • Remove Lids - discard plastic ones in the bin 
  • NO broken Glass - Wrap securely and put in the rubbish bin
  • Separate paper from cardboard and contain securely and place next to the recycling crate. 
  • Bring party loads of recycling straight to the Recycling Centre

Thanks from the Xtreme Waste Team


E Waste Hamilton

Posted 12 years, 8 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

INVITATION TO ALL !

On Saturday 31st March from 10am the Celebration Day of Xtreme Waste's new Hamilton RCN e-Cycle Centre at 8 A Jolly Street in Frankton will begin. The Mayor herself will be in attendance from 11am and we will have other speakers talking about Zero Waste.

Please come along, enjoy visiting the new site as the Xtreme Waste Kaupapa reaches further afield into our closest city

Electronic waste is one of the fastest growing and most toxic waste streams. Electronic items contain toxic heavy metals and chemicals that can harm land, water and people. The Ministry for the Environment estimates 80,000 tonnes of e-waste goes to New Zealand landfills each year. RCN Group estimates its collaboration with Xtreme Waste, on behalf of Council, will divert between 120 and 250 tonnes of electronic waste from landfill every year.

For more information call 07 847 3800


NEWS

Posted 12 years, 9 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

http://www.voxy.co.nz/national/protest-raglan-against-seabed-mining/5/117309         

http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-the-extinction-of-hector-s-maui-s-dolphins     

NEWS links to check out


Recycled Raft Race 2012

Posted 12 years, 9 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

Kia Ora Raft Race Folk - here is some key information

Registrations Close at 11am Saturday 10th March (schools please make sure that your registrations have been sent in by Friday, along with signed disclaimer forms), everyone else if you can get your registration in by Friday that would be great - don't forget, we are limited to 20 rafts so you may miss out if you register too late.

Judging and Safety Checks will starts at 11am, so please make sure you are checked in by then and with your raft for judging and safety checks, this is when we will looking for the best raft, best dressed etc  and asking questions about your raft.

Please gather for the race at 11.50am

Race starts promptly at 12 NOON

Please note - you must have an approved and correctly fitting lifejacket, NO heavy clothing, jeans or boots. 

Rafts must be solid, float, no bits that can come off in the harbour, no polystyrene and you must take them home with you !!

Registration and disclaimer forms can be downloaded at www.xtremewaste.org.nz or we can email them to you.

Please email them back to education@xtremewaste.org.nz or fax 07 825 5374

Any questions call 

Lindsey 0277 151516

 


Peggi Oki's Invitation to Maui's Dolphin Day

Posted 12 years, 9 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

Watch this video to see Peggy Oki inviting you to Maui's Dolphin Day in Raglan on March 10th.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2sLyx6fDV4


Recycled Raft Race - Saturday March 10th

Posted 12 years, 9 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

Raft Racers 2012 please note 

Re raft race – the race is at 12 noon sharp.

All rafts and racers need to be on site and ready for safety checks by 11 am. Please make sure that your registration is completed prior to the day and all students have permission to race. You can send these back to me.

Please ensure, that no parts of the raft are left in the water and your raft/s are taken away after the event

Everyone must wear a proper lifejacket / buoyancy aid

Dressing up is encouraged but, No Jeans, heavy clothes or shoes

All racers must be present prior to racing for a safety check and briefing and for pre race judging of the raft and it crew. This will start at 11 am, so that we are ready for takeoff at 12 noon. If you are not safety checked you can not race. 

Please note all registrations close at 11 am and no late entries will be accepted, all schools must have their registrations in by Friday. We strongly request that all registrations are submitted prior to the day. You can down load forms off our website or I can email them to you. 

Please make sure the registrations forms are filled in properly - we need your full names, age, contact details and a description of your raft and information about its design. 

Many thanks

Lindsey Turner

Race Organiser

0277 151515

education@xtremewaste.org.nz


Job Vacancy

Posted 12 years, 10 months ago by Xtreme Waste    0 comments

The following job vacancy has arisen at Xtreme Waste.

Operations Manager

Xtreme Waste Inc. is a non-profit community organisation, working in partnership with Waikato District Council, to manage Raglan’s solid waste based on the principles of zero waste to landfill.

Xtreme Waste is seeking a proactive person to fill the key position of Operations Manager.  The Operations Manager will be part of the Senior Management team of Xtreme Waste.

 Key Responsibilities and Skills include:

 effectively managing a team and allocating work

  • the day-to-day running and supervision of the site, collections and equipment
  • managing systems, processes and procedures associated with all operations
  • proven leadership and organizational ability
  • good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Health and Safety knowledge
  • knowledge and experience with diesel equipment

 Please contact Xtreme Waste for a job description and information or download from our website. Applications, cover letter  and full Curriculum Vitae can be sent to:

Human Resources
Xtreme Waste

PO Box 153
RAGLAN 3265

Email: rick@xtremewaste.org.nz

Phone: (07) 825 6509

www.xtremewaste.org.nz

 

Applications close Monday, 27 February 2012 at 4 pm

 

 

 



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