Caroline Smith protested the recycling centre because of the piercing noise of smashing glass. Glass recycling in Halcombe is suspended after a resident complained the shrill sound of breaking glass had damaged her mental health. READ MORE:* Resident threatens protest at council building over 'ear piercing' glass recycling centre* Piercing noise of smashing glass angers residents near recycling centreUntil a new recycling site is identified, glass will be brought to the Feilding waste transfer station and the community will be consulted when another suitable location is found. DAVID UNWIN/STUFF The Manawatu District Council is shifting its recycling centre in Halcombe. "I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a council anywhere else that would put a recycling centre in a residential area without telling anyone," she said.

Source: Stuff October 09, 2019 01:07 UTC