Tag archive for markers

Minor site updates, Abilities group markers removed

After the unfortunate fire last week at the Abilities group site, I’ve now removed the markers for their map categories. It is unfortunate, and I sincerely hope that the group is able to secure a new site and continue to do the amazing work that they do. A GiveALittle page has been set up to help the group, which employs over 100 people with disabilities.

Hato Hone St John Retail Stores added

All 50 Hato Hone St John retail stores have now been added to the Op Shops map category. This brings the grand total of Op Shop locations to 550!

In other news, I have also approached all main charities with Op Shops in New Zealand to seek approval to use their logos, or variations of them, as map markers, to help with the ease of use. The Salvation Army have been the first to respond with approval 🙂

For those charities where approval can’t be granted, I’m trying to make marker icons that resemble the charities, either in shape or colour etc.

Caps and Lids map now live

The new recycling scheme from the Packaging Forum, Caps and Lids, is now live on RecycleMap.

In other news, there are now 1886 map markers across 10 active maps!

08/01/25

Added the 7 transfer stations for South Taranaki District Council, which support Glass, plastic, cardboard, cans and battery recycling.

Added “Marker Clustering” feature, which now means in areas with a lot of recycling locations, the markers will be combined into a single icon with the number of locations indicated. As you zoom in, the cluster will break apart to show you the actual locations. This should help keep the maps clear at higher zoom levels.