Here are some tips for when we're expecting severe weather.

High winds

We all know how windy the Waimakariri District can be, and it often hits us during the night, blowing bins over, spilling contents to blow down the street.

If you think your bin could be blown over during high wind, consider putting it out on the morning of your collection day, before 7am rather than the night before. If your bin isn't full, you could also leave it until your next collection, or take it to a  Transfer Station.

Otherwise, here are a few tips:

• Make sure bins are closed and secure - bin lids should always be closed flat
• Don't put your bin out too early. We recommend putting your bin out on the morning of your collection, before 7am so you don't risk missing the pick up
• We can provide a special clip to help stop the lid coming open if the wind blows your bin over. Contact us on 0800 965 468
• Put your bin in a sheltered spot, that's still accessible for the truck arm to pick it up
• Place your bin in a cluster of other bins that could offer a bit of shelter - but make sure the bins are at least 50cm apart so that the truck arm can collect them
• Bring in your bin as soon as you can after collection to reduce the risk of the bin blowing over and breaking, or blocking the road or footpath
• Make sure that you bring your bin inside your property as soon as you can on your collection day once it’s been emptied, and don’t leave it out on the street overnight

Severe weather

It's not often that weather stops kerbside collection from continuing. But if this happens, we'll update residents on Facebook and our website if severe weather causes any changes to kerbside collections.