13 Feb 2009

Council delays decision over recycling bags

5:58 am on 13 February 2009

A decision on the future of Wellington's recycling system has been delayed.

The city council is facing a $1 million shortfall in its kerbside recycling budget.

To meet the shortfall, council staff have recommended a switch from recycling bins to 60-cent recycling bags.

Councillors considered the proposal on Thursday, but unanimously agreed to delay making a decision until next week, until they have more information.