Free Pallet Collection & E-Waste Collection
We offer free pallet and e-waste collections for local businesses twice a year to help reduce waste and support sustainable practices. These convenient collection drives are a great way to responsibly dispose of unwanted pallets and electronic waste — keeping them out of landfill and giving materials a second life.
- Pallets : 57 businesses took part in Nov 2024
♻️ 2075 pallets saved from landfill out of 2827 total
- E-Waste - 75 businesses participated in Oct 2024
♻️6114 kg of e-waste responsibly recycled
What is Trade Waste?
⚠️ Understanding Trade Waste Risks:
Watercare is facing ongoing challenges in parts of the East Tamaki wastewater network due to the discharge of harmful substances — including chemicals, solvents, and heavy metals — from industrial and commercial sites. These substances not only damage infrastructure but also pose serious health and environmental risks.
🔎 Key Issues:
🧪 Solvents & Heavy Metals
🧯 Worker Safety Risks ·
💧 Environmental Harm
📝How to apply for a trade waste agreement
Recycling Directory
This comprehensive online directory makes it easy to find where and how to recycle a wide range of items.Discover local drop-off points, recycling services, and reuse options near you. Take the guesswork out of recycling and help keep valuable resources in circulation.
Love Food Hate Waste
🍎 Love Food Hate Waste
Over 100,000 tonnes of food is wasted in New Zealand every year. To tackle this, the government and WasteMINZ, in partnership with 59 councils, launched the Love Food Hate Waste campaign — helping Kiwis reduce food waste through simple, practical changes.
🌍 Local Businesses Taking Action
- KiwiHarvest – Highbrook Rescues good, surplus food and redistributes it to local charities and people in need.
🔗 Visit KiwiHarvest
- Ecobags – East Tamaki Suppliers of plastic-free, compostable bin liners — ideal for managing organic and food waste sustainably.
🔗 Visit Ecobags
🚯 Report Illegal Dumping
Illegal dumping hurts our environment, impacts local businesses, and undermines the efforts of those doing the right thing.
If you spot illegal dumping in the area — such as pallets, e-waste, construction materials, or general rubbish — please let us know. Your report helps us keep the area clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.
📍 Include details if possible:
- Location
- Description of the waste
- Date/time observed
- Photos (if safe to take)
📧 Contact: Julie Davies
📣 Share Your Sustainability Story
Is your business making strides in sustainability? Whether you're reducing waste, rethinking packaging, improving recycling processes, or supporting local environmental initiatives — we’d love to hear about it.
By sharing your story, you can:
- Inspire other businesses to take action
- Highlight your commitment to a greener future
- Be featured in our newsletters, magazine, website, or social channels
💬 Let’s celebrate progress, big or small.
📧 Get in touch with Julie Davies
Email Julie with a short summary of what you’re doing — photos welcome!
Together, we’re building a stronger, more sustainable East Tamaki.