Otaihanga Zero Waste is your go-to trade shop and waste partner on the Kāpiti Coast.
Otaihanga Zero Waste works with the community to revalue, reuse and repurpose construction and demolition waste.
Around half of New Zealand’s landfill waste comes from construction and demolition. We know there is a need for more sustainable waste management and investment in reuse and upcycling.
Otaihanga Zero Waste provides services high up on the waste hierarchy: reduce, reuse, repair & recycle. They have solutions for businesses, organisations and individuals.
The vision is to create a thriving, vibrant destination for the community that supports local resilience, the circular economy and regeneration.
Otaihanga Zero Waste is a joint venture between:
Opening Hours
Rāpare – Thursday 9:30 to 2:30
Rāmere – Friday 9:30 to 2:30
Rāhoroi – Saturday 9:30 to 4:00
Address:
200 Otaihanga Road, Paraparaumu
Next driveway past the Transfer Station.
Materials accepted and sold
Don't pay tip fees and waste valuable building materials.
Visit Otaihanga Zero Waste to drop off materials for reuse and recycling and purchase reusable materials.
The products stocked changes weekly depending on supply. Generally stock will include interior timber, exterior Timber, nail Plates, brackets, piles, bricks, PVC Pipe and bib board, plywood, skirting boards, windows, cabinetry, sinks and basins, office desks & chairs and tools.
Other services
Get in touch to:
Hire a meeting room for up to 30 people
Get advice on how to reduce waste on your construction project
Partner on material reuse, repair, recycling or related services
Find out how to source the materials you need
Find out about leasing on-site space
Keep up to date with what’s happening on site
Our team
Ben Wakefield – General Manager
Ben has been living in Kapiti for close to 10 years. Working with community groups and businesses through various projects. He is excited to work through solutions in the construction space for business and residents.
Vinnie Rawiri – Reuse Specialist / Yard Worker
Vinnie is a local from Ōtaki with a passion for finding a second life for materials and products. Combined with his customer service and logistics skills, he is an asset for our team.
Vinnie (left) and Ben (right)
Our partnership model
Otaihanga Zero Waste is joint venture between Sustainability Trust and Localised.
How the site is funded
Set up infrastructure and initial operational funding has been provided through Kāpiti Coast District Council.