Russell Landfill

Letter to Council re landfill issue

29-11-2008

Today we wrote this letter to the FNDC's Acting Chief Executive Officer and the General Manager for Water, Wastewater and Refuse.

Press Release - re FNDC plans to dump District waste at Russell

29-11-2008

Press Release - re FNDC plans to dump District waste at Russell

The Russell community is very angry about Far North District Council plans to dump 1000 tones of rubbish per month from the Far North District at Russell's small rural landfill says Bob Drey, Chairperson of the Russell Protection Society.

Breaking News - FNDC plans to fast-fill Russell landfill

24-11-2008

Following a meeting with representatives of the Russell Protection Society and Russell Ratepayers & Citizens Association, the FNDC has issued this press release to announce its plans to use the Russell landfill to dump up to 1000 tonnes of District waste a month from the southern area of the Far North.

We are horrified by this proposal and are now researching the issue, including obtaining legal advise.