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Zakāt (Arabic: زكاة [zæˈkæːt], "that which purifies"[1]) is the practice of taxation and redistribution, including benefits paid to poor Muslims, imposed upon Muslims based on accumulated wealth. It is obligatory for all who are able to do so, and it is considered to be a personal responsibility for Muslims to ease economic hardship for other Muslims to eliminate inequality among followers of Islam.[2] The practice is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and it is the only pillar which enjoins Muslims to submit to Islamic statism.
The Qur'an talks about zakat in more than 30 different verses, mainly in the Medinan suras. In the quranic view, zakat is a way to redistribute the wealth, thus defining a charity-based economy with a particular interest in the poor and the dispossessed Muslims.[3] Zakat is considered more than taxation. One must give zakat for the sake of one's salvation: while those who give zakat can expect reward from God in the afterlife, neglecting to give zakat can result in damnation. The giving of the zakat is considered a means of purifying one's wealth and soul.[3] Non-Muslims are not required to pay zakat, but give a tax by a different name called Jizyah tax.
Giving of taxes to Muslims (which includes zakat) is also part of the primordial covenant between God and humankind.[Quran 2:83][3]
The Qur'an lists the beneficiaries of zakat (discussed below).[4]
The hadith also admonish those who do not give the zakat. According to the hadith, refusal to pay zakat is a sign of hypocrisy, and God will not accept the prayers of such people. The hadith assert that the poor wouldn't be hungry if the rich gave zakat. But they also state that zakat purifies those who give it. It is believed that God safeguards the property of those who give zakat. On the day of Judgment, those who didn't give the zakat will be held accountable and punished.[4]
The hadith contain advice on the state-authorized collection of the zakat. The collectors are required not to take more than what is due, and those who are paying the zakat are asked not to evade payment. The hadith also warn of punishment to those who take zakat when they are not eligible to receive it (see beneficiaries of zakat).[4]
Zakat, a practice initiated by the Islamic prophet Muhammad, has played an important role throughout Islamic history.[5]
The caliph Abū Bakr, believed by Sunni Muslims to be Muhammad's successor, was the first to institute a statutory zakat system.[6] Abu Bakr established the principle that the zakat must be paid to the legitimate representative of the Prophet's authority, Abu Bakr, who ensured that each man, woman, and child had a minimum standard income of 10 dirhams annually, later increased to 20 dirhams.[5]
The second and third caliphs, Umar ibn Al-Khattab and Uthman ibn Affan, continued Abu Bakr's codification of the zakat.[5] Uthman also modified the zakat collection protocol by decreeing that only "apparent" wealth was taxable, which had the effect of limiting zakat to mostly being paid on agricultural land and produce.[7] During the reign of Ali ibn Abu Talib, the issue of zakat was tied to legitimacy of his government. After Ali, his supporters refused to pay the zakat to Muawiyah I, as they did not recognize his legitimacy.[5]
Ultimately, the practice of state-administered zakat was short-lived in the early Islamic history. During the reign of Umar bin Abdul Aziz (717–720 A.D.), it is reported that no one in Medina needed the zakat. After him, zakat came to be considered more of an individual responsibility.[5]
Today, conservative estimates of annual zakat is estimated to be 15 times global humanitarian aid contributions.[8]
Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam, and is expected to be paid by all practicing Muslims who have the financial means (nisab).[9] In addition to their zakat obligations, Muslims are encouraged to make voluntary contributions (sadaqat).[10] The zakat is not collected from non-Muslims, although they are required to pay the jizyah tax.[11][12]
The amount of Zakat to be paid by an individual depends on the amount of wealth and the type of assets the individual possesses. The Quran does not provide specific guidelines on which types of wealth are taxable under the zakat, nor does it specify percentages to be given. But the customary practice is that the amount of zakat paid on capital assets (e.g. money) is 2.5% (1/40).[13] Zakat is additionally payable on agricultural goods, precious metals, minerals, and livestock at a rate varying between 2.5 (1/40) and 20 percent, depending on the type of goods.[14][15] Zakat is separate from the practice khums, where Shi'ites are expected to pay one fifth of their income.[16]
Zakat is only payable on assets continuously owned over one lunar year that are in excess of the nisab, a minimum monetary value. The nisab is calculated after adding the cash value of zakatable assets (gold, silver, cash, stocks, merchandise for business, livestock, etc.). Personal assets such as clothing, household furniture, and one residence are not considered zakatable assets. The nisab for all valuables (gold, silver, money etc.) is the value of 87.48 grams (7.5 tola) of gold or value of 612.36 grams (52.5 tola) of silver (at world prices) whichever is less. For example, if the value of 87 grams of gold is $3000 and 606 grams of silver is $400 then the nisab would be US $400 which mean if anyone has savings (in terms of money, gold or silver, etc.) of worth more than $400 then he/she has to pay zakat accordingly.
Today, in most Muslim countries, zakat is collected through a decentralized and voluntary system where eligible Muslims are expected to pay the zakat based on worship and love of God.[17] Under this voluntary system, zakat committees are established, which are tasked with the collection and distribution of zakat funds.[18] In a handful of Muslim countries including Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, the zakat is obligatory and is collected in a centralized manner by the state.[17][19] In Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Bangladesh, the zakat is regulated by the state, but contributions are voluntary.[20]
According to the Quran's Surah Al-Tawba, there are eight categories of people (asnaf) who qualify to benefit from zakat funds.[21]
"Alms are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to administer the (funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) reconciled (to Truth); for those in bondage and in debt; in the cause of Allah; and for the wayfarer: (thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of knowledge and wisdom."
M.A. Mohamed Salih explains this verse to list the following as zakat's recipients:[23]
- Those living in absolute poverty (Al-Fuqarā').
- Those who cannot meet their basic needs (Al-Masākīn).
- To zakat collectors themselves (Al-Āmilīna 'Alaihā).
- To persuade non-Muslims who are sympathetic to Islam or wish to convert to Islam (Al-Mu'allafatu Qulūbuhum).
- To free from slavery or servitude (Fir-Riqāb).
- Those who have incurred overwhelming debts while attempting to satisfy their basic needs (Al-Ghārimīn).
- Those fighting for religious cause or cause of God (Fī Sabīlillāh).
- Wayfarers, stranded travellers (Ibnus-Sabīl).
Mohamed Ariff states that new converts to Islam were also paid from zakat fund.[21]
According to the Hadith, the family of Muhammad should not consume any Zakat. Zakat should not be given to one's own parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, or spouses. Also, it is forbidden to disburse zakat funds into investments instead of being directly given to those who are in need.[24]
Muslim scholars disagree whether zakat recipients can include Non-Muslims. Some state that Zakat may be paid to non-Muslims, but only after the needs of Muslims have been met.[24]
Neither the Quran nor the Hadiths specify the relative division of zakat into the above eight categories.[25] This led to one group becoming prominent category of claimant for most of the zakat while other seven receiving insignificant portion of the zakat collected. Depending on the region, the dominant portion of zakat went typically to Amil (the zakat collectors) or Sabīlillāh (those fighting for religious cause or working in the cause of God such as missionaries proselytizing non-Muslims to convert to Islam).[25] These primary sources of sharia also do not specify to whom the zakat should be paid - to zakat collectors claiming to represent one class of zakat beneficiary (for example, poor), collectors who were representing religious bodies, or collectors representing the Islamic state.[25][26] This has caused significant conflicts and allegations of zakat abuse within the Islamic community, both historically[25] and in modern times.[27]
Fi Sabillillah is the most prominent asnaf in Southeast Asian Muslim societies, where it broadly construed to include funding missionary work, Quranic schools and anything else that serves the Islamic community (ummah) in general.[28] Zakat can be used to finance a Jihad effort in the path of Allah. Zakat money should be used provided the effort is to raise the banner of Islam.[29][30]
Additionally, the zakat funds may be spent on the administration of a centralized zakat collection system.[13] There is an on-going controversy as to whether those claiming to be fighting a war on behalf of an Islamic country or for Islam can be a rightful recipient to zakat funds from Muslim community.[24]
Role in society[edit]
|This section requires expansion. (July 2011)
The zakat is considered by Muslims to be an act of piety through which one expresses concern for the well-being of fellow Muslims,[31] as well as preserving social harmony between the wealthy and the poor.[32] Zakat promotes a more equitable redistribution of wealth and fosters a sense of solidarity amongst members of the Ummah.[33]
Zakat is meant to discourage the hoarding of capital and stimulate investment. Because the individual must pay zakat on the net wealth, wealthy Muslims are compelled to invest in profitable ventures, or otherwise see their wealth slowly erode. Furthermore, means of production such as equipment, factories, and tools are exempt from zakat, which further provides the incentive to invest wealth in productive businesses.[34]
Comparison of people's charity by belief[edit]
In the United Kingdom, according to a self-reported poll of 4000 people conducted by Zarine Kharas, Muslims today give more to charity than people of other religions.[35] Measured in US Dollars, Muslims, on average, gave $567, compared to $412 for Jews, $308 for Protestants, $272 for Catholics and $177 for atheists.[35] Today, conservative estimates of annual zakat is estimated to be 15 times global humanitarian aid contributions.[8]
Comparison between Zakat and Jizya[edit]
|obligatory upon Muslims
|obligatory upon Dhimmis
|net worth of assets must exceed the Nisab (excess money for personal need) for Zakat to be obligatory
|required even if the Dhimmi's wealth or property does not exceed Nisab
|only payable on assets continuously owned over one lunar year that are in excess of the Nisab
|paid according to a contract, but usually paid yearly regardless of Nisab
|the amount of Zakat paid is fixed and specified by Sharee'ah
|the amount paid is not fixed or specified by Sharee'ah, but is at least one gold Dinar with no maximum amount [36][37]
|paid only by the owner of the assets himself/herself
|paid by all able-bodied adult males of military age and affording power[38]
|refusal to pay Zakat has no specific punishment by Sharee'ah law in life; punishment is delayed to the end time[39]
|refusal to pay Jizya is considered a breach of The Dhimma contract; as a consequence the Dhimmi's blood (life) and assets would become permissible[40]
|should be paid seeking God's pleasure [Qur'an 30:39]
|is a tax on non-Muslims.[41]
See also[edit]
- Sadaqah
- Zakat al-fitr, a different form of zakat which follows the pillar of Sawm (fasting in Ramadan).
- Jizya
- Khums
- Tzedakah (Judaism)
- Maaser Ani (tithing in Judaism)
- Zakat Council (Pakistan)
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- ^ a b Ariff, Mohamed (1991). The Islamic voluntary sector in Southeast Asia: Islam and the economic development of Southeast Asia. Institute of Southeast Asian Studies. p. 38. ISBN 981-3016-07-8.
- ^ Quran 9:60
- ^ M.A. Mohamed Salih (Editor: Alexander De Waal) (2004). Islamism and its enemies in the Horn of Africa. Indiana University Press. pp. 148–149. ISBN 978-0-253-34403-8.
- ^ a b c Visser, Hans & Visser, Herschel (2009). Islamic finance: principles and practice. Edward Elgar Publishing. p. 29. ISBN 978-1-84542-525-8.
- ^ a b c d Masahiko Aoki, Timur Kuran and Gérard Roland (2012), Political consequences of the Middle East's Islamic economic legacy, in Institutions and Comparative Economic Development, Palgrave MacMillian, ISBN 978-1137034038, Chapter 5, pp. 124-148
- ^ Lessy, Z. (2009), Zakat (Alms-Giving) Management In Indonesia: Whose Job Should It Be?, La Riba Journal of Islamic Economy, 3(1), pp. 155-175
- ^ A.H. bin Mohd Noor (2011), Non recipients of zakat funds (NRZF) and its impact on the performance of zakat institution: A conceptual model, in Humanities, Science and Engineering (CHUSER), 2011 IEEE Colloquium, ISBN 978-1-4673-0021-6, pp. 568-573
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Further reading[edit]
- Mattson, Ingrid (2003). "Status-Based Definitions of Need in Early Islamic Zakat and Maintenance Laws". In Bonner, Michael David et al. Poverty and charity in Middle Eastern contexts. SUNY Press. ISBN 978-0-7914-5737-5.
- Weiss, Holger (2002). "Zakāt and the Question of Social Welfare: An Introductory Essay on Islamic Economics and Its Implications for Social Welfare". In Weiss, Holger. Social welfare in Muslim societies in Africa. Nordic Africa Institute. ISBN 978-91-7106-481-3.
- Fiqh al Zakah (Vol. I), Dr. Yusuf al Qardawi
- The Zakat Handbook: A Practical Guide for Muslims in the West
- The Institution of Zakat: An Obligation and an Opportunity (2005) The Central Zakat Committee of The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
External links[edit]
- Zakat page
- Zakat Calculation
- Zakat
- The Zakat Pages
- About Zakat, Baitulmaal Organization
- Zakat FAQ
- http://www.islamicaid.com/learning-zone/zakat-zakah
- Zakat Foundation of America


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Updated On: Nov 27 2012 06:58:55 PM CST
A group of Allentown residents that opposes Mayor Pawlowski's proposal to lease the city's water and sewer system to a private contractor says it has collected 4000 signatures. The signatures are on a petition calling for a referendum to be placed on the May ballot. The referendum, if passed, would amend the city charter to require another referendum should the city seek to sell or lease any city asset valued at more than 10 million dollars. The peitioners say they plan to deliver the signatures to the clerk of city council Wednesday afternoon.
According to the city charter, only 2000 signatures are needed to force a referendum. The clerk has 20 days after receiving the petition to certify its sufficiency. In an October 25 written opinion, Allentown solicitor Jerry Snyder concluded that the city charter requires all the signatures on an initiative petition be collected exclusively by the five members of the petitioners' committee. The committee says it has had 30 people collecting signatures.
Should the petition be deemed insufficient, the petitioners would be afforded the opportunity to amend it. Council would review the petition's (or the amended petition's) sufficiency, but ultimately the courts may be asked to rule.
It's also possible that the administration could complete a lease agreement prior to the May ballot.
The petitioner's committee is made up of Dan Poresky, who is the former owner of Dan's Camera City and a member of the city's Environmental Advisory Council, former City Council member Michael Donovan, former City Controller William Hoffman, and former Allentown Patriots presidents Glenn Hunsicker and Glenn S. Hunsicker.
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Science-oriented industry is one of the pillars of the local economy. In
2011, exports from this industry amounted to more than 45 percent of
the total export of goods. These industries are also considered an
engine of growth.Consequently, the future of the industry is of
prime importance to the local economy. The decrease in exports and the
difficulty in raising funds to finance the industry is raising concern .But
is this a passing phase influenced by a combination of the current
global downturn and the business cycle or are there deeper reasons? To
find the answers to these questions, The Economic Post interviewed
Maxine Fassberg, general manager of Intel Israel and VP of Intel's
Technology & Manufacturing Group."Currently, the hi-tech
industry is going through a period that cannot be described as easy,"
says Fassberg. "The origin of the problem stems from the fact that the
science-based industry is export oriented and dependent on overseas
finance. In my opinion, it is a temporary problem because the essentials
are excellent. Israel is still a center of innovation, and our
developers have fascinating ideas.And that is what counts.The
current problems are imported. Demand in our hi-tech markets has
declined because the EU, which accounts for one-third of our exports, is
in the midst of an economic crisis. The US is in better shape, but its
recovery from its own crisis is slow.The Far East, which is
considered the world's early adopters, has its problems. China has a
strong GDP growth, but it is low compared to its performance in the
past.The same holds true for raising money to finance the
hi-tech industries, and especially start-ups. The world is strapped for
money. It is not only local VC funds that are feeling the pinch; it is
also the VC funds in the US and Europe," she says."But this, in
my opinion, is a passing phase and, consequently, I believe that we
should invest in this downturn," she is quick to add. "A downturn is
followed by an upturn, By investing when the business cycle is at the
trough, one can reap the benefits when the cycle reaches its peak."Most executives of science-oriented companies complain that there is a shortage of personnel. Do you agree? I
wouldn't say there is a shortage of engineers, but there is a shortage
of technicians. This is an endemic problem for the local economy as a
whole. The education system produces doctors, engineers, biologists,
etc. But it does not produce carpenters, metal workers, plumbers,
printers, etc., nor does it produce the much-needed technicians for the
hi-tech industry – i.e., people who have two-year degrees in
electronics, robotics, mechanical engineering and so forth.For
us -- a hi-tech company that does both development work and production
work -- this shortage of technicians is a big problem. Up to a couple of
years ago, technicians were trained in colleges. Then these
institutions decided to upgrade themselves by training engineers and
giving BSCs. So now we have a situation in which we have more engineers
than we need and much fewer technicians. I would like to add that
generally, engineers who graduate from college are not on a par with
engineers who graduate from university.A production company like
ours, which is totally automated and operates production machinery that
costs tens of millions of dollars, requires skilled operators,
technicians. And at these times, they are not found so easily. When we
hire staff, we hire the best. This means that in most cases, we hire
engineers who are university graduates. How do you overcome this problem? We
have come to an exclusive agreement with one of the colleges by which
they train -- about 40 to 50 technicians a year -- according to our
specifications. Intel is not the only organization that has such a
system. The Israel Aircraft Industry, Teva. Rafael and the armed forces
all have similar technicians training facilities.The Education
Ministry is keen to reintroduce technical schools where the youngsters
can learn a trade. Such an education system can do wonders for what are
termed low-tech industries, which at these times are losing out to
low-salaried countries. These new highly trained young people can then
upgrade these industries by using hi-tech machinery, which can reduce
production costs, produce better-quality products and thereby compete
with inexpensive products from the Far East and Eastern Europe.You have a very good record of hiring Arabs and haredim, who are generally not very well integrated in the workforce.Yes,
I am very proud of our record in that particular area. And let me tell
you that we do not lower our recruitment standards for anyone. But we do
not discriminate! We believe that by recruiting from 100% of the
population, we get the best results.And that includes minorities
of all kinds, including women. We recruit the best and give them our
best. Intel has an excellent record as an employer.We have been
voted the best workplace in Israel year after year. We invest in our
workforce, and it pays off. We are an efficient operation because a
satisfied workforce gives good results.Please tell me something about Intel operations in Israel.We
started operations in Israel in 1975 with four employees doing research
work. Now, 37 years on, we have over 8.100 employees: 4,000 in Haifa
mostly doing research work; 1,500 in Jerusalem (doing R&D and
die-prep facility); and 3,100 in Kiryat Gat doing production work. We
are considered one of the best FABs (wafer production facilities) in
Israel. And since Intel is considered the best and most efficient
producer of wafers in the world, I believe that in our field we are
among the best, if not the best, in the world.Intel has one of
the largest hi-tech operations in the country and has an important
bearing on the development of Israel as an important and innovative
global hi-tech center. Intel Israel is considered to be the largest
private employer in the country today, with employees in its development
and production facilities in Haifa, Jerusalem, Kiryat Gat, Petah Tikva
and Yakum. It began operating in Israel in 1974 with four employees.
Although 2012 was a challenging year in which Intel strove to achieve
its technological and business goals, the company increased its staff
with 1,400 employees, and 600 new positions are expected to open in
2012. intel employees come from all sectors of Israeli society,
including secular and Orthodox Jews, Arabs and Druse.The company
contributes to the Israeli economy in many ways. In addition to
employing 8,100 people, it indirectly impacts the employment of 23,000
workers in Israel. In 2011 alone, Intel Israel exported goods worth $2.2
billion and made $628 million of reciprocal procurements from Israeli
suppliers. Over the past five years, Intel Israel contributed more than
$4.1 billion to the development of the local economy as part of its
Industrial Development Plan.The company's development centers
spearhead Intel's product development worldwide and are focused on
Intel's areas of growth: processors, platforms, software and services.
In 2011, Intel experienced the unprecedented success of the Sandy Bridge
processor. The processor, developed in Intel's Haifa and Yakum
development centers, was the fastest-selling processor in Intel's
history.In 2012 Intel started to manufacture the Ivy Bridge processor, which was also developed partly in Haifa.Intel
Israel's manufacturing plants leverage Intel's most innovative
technologies. During 2011, Fab28 in Kiryat Gat was upgraded to 22nm
technology.The upgrade was a vote of confidence in Intel
Israel's contribution to the Intel Corporation and the State of Israel.
IDPJ, the international die prep facility in Jerusalem, doubled its
payroll in 2011 and introduced new technologies that support the entire
product line of the Intel Corporation.Intel in Kiryat Gat began
operations in 1999, manufacturing processors using 0.18-micron
technology. In 2008, Intel opened its second Kiryat Gat plant, called
Fab 28.F28 is a high-volume manufacturing Fab, (Semiconductor
Fabrication Plant) which runs wafers on a 22 nano meter process
technology.The Fab manufactures products across all of Intel
segments, including servers, workstations, mobile computers, desktops
and Intel Atom processors aimed at mobile devices.
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Jon Niese, who left Saturday's start against the Rangers with a rapid heartbeat, received some encouraging news earlier today.
Niese went through a battery of tests at Henry Ford Hospital — including an electrocardiogram, echocardiogram and a treadmill stress — all of which came back normal, according to David Waldstein of the New York Times. However, the 24-year-old will wear a heart monitor over the next 24 hours to check for any abnormalities.
Niese said after leaving Saturday's game that he has experienced similar symptoms in the past. Mets assistant general manager John Ricco said the condition is known as tachycardia, which in layman's terms means a fast or irregular heart rate. Naturally, the Mets won't confirm Niese's availability for his next start until the heart monitor is examined by doctors.
Niese is 7-6 with a 3.67 ERA and 79/32 K/BB ratio through his first 16 starts this season. He has a 2.36 ERA over his last eight starts.
- purdueman - Jun 29, 2011 at 4:04 AM
Rumor has it that his rapid heartbeat was as of the result of him seeing some newly leaked nude photo's of Rosie O'Donnell and Rosanne Barr!!!
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Let them pass that 38-24-35 blonde in the shorts and skimpy tank top so tight you could read the serial numbers on her implants who was sitting in the first row of field boxes between first and home and had just gotten up to go buy a beer by him again, and then check his heart rate on the machine that goes peeeeng! Betcha you get a completely different set of numbers this time.
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The Detroit Red Wings broke a big slump against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, the same night that the second episode of HBO's 24/7 series on the 2014 Winter Classic aired.
Detroit's 5-4 shootout win ended an 11-game losing streak in the "skills competition" that stretches back to last season (including an 0-6 mark in 2013-14 before this victory), as MLive.com points out.
Sure, they haven't been the prettiest wins against the most dominant of teams, but the Red Wings probably won't complain too much about two consecutive wins – both beyond regulation – after dropping six in a row in often frustrating ways. They're now 17-12-9 on the season, with Jonas Gustavsson grabbing 10 of those wins.
(It makes you wonder if the Red Wings really want Jimmy Howard to push for a return by the Winter Classic.)
While the Red Wings are seemingly regaining their footing, the Maple Leafs' stumbles continue. They've lost three of four and six of eight contests. They also only have two regulation wins since Nov. 19.
It's the kind of hockey that can make anyone a little camera-shy, although Detroit can testify that it's also possible to turn things around even as things look bleak.
- polegojim - Dec 21, 2013 at 11:53 PM
Great Win… I love the shoot out!!! j/k… I hate the shoot out.
Go Red Wings – pulled one out!
- hightopandrocket - Dec 22, 2013 at 8:21 AM
Wings will be fine once they get healthier.
- lionstigersandwingsohmy - Dec 22, 2013 at 9:54 AM
How long does the typical shootout last? I would say 5 to 10 minutes. I bet if you increased 4 on 4 overtime to 10 minutes, about 75% of the games would have a winner. Sometimes teams are even and a tie best represents the game.
- csilojohnson - Dec 22, 2013 at 11:47 AM
OT is way too short. Do not agree with tie games though. Must be a winner. Cant end a game exactly how it started. Lame…
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Aucklanders will still be able to salvage second-hand goods from inorganic collections after an Auckland councillor successfully argued that prosecuting people for "scavenging" was ''ridiculous''.
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Councillor Cathy Casey was against a clause in the bylaw which would have seen people taking items from inorganic collections found guilty of an offence.
Casey also questioned the merit of it given the tough economic times.
"What this means is it will be an offence to pick up an old washing machine that has been thrown out. It is also making it an offence for people to put it there and for other people to take it away.
"If so there'll need to be one or two officers on my street because people throw something out which is unwanted and five minutes later it is picked up."
Council manager of policies and bylaws Andrew Pickering said the clause was included to keep areas free from rotting and smashed appliances.
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Councillor Richard Northey asked for a common-sense approach and said there was a huge difference between a relatively worn sofa and one that had been left to rot for a month or more.
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Councillor Dick Quax said he agreed wholeheartedly with Casey.
"In all the time I have been putting out rubbish such as TV's, bicycles and furniture I can say I have never had any personal issues with people picking up things I don't need that may be valuable to someone else.
"I think this is 'overkill.' I can honestly testify that I have never had any problems during my 20 years in Manukau. There's a degree of self-regulation and people know if they do make a mess that the council will do what they're doing now."
The Governing Body unanimously agreed to honour the other Solid Waste Bylaw recommendations. The amendment by Casey to remove the scavenging clause was passed by nine votes to seven.
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