Rethinking waste together
Rather than throwing things away, bring them to us to be fixed, resold or recycled.
We’re a zero waste centre in central Wellington, Pōneke.
Our mission is to provide more households, businesses and organisations with services that support their efforts to reduce waste.
Based in the Sustainability Trust building on Forresters Lane, we’re a welcoming space where people can come to learn about waste minimisation and access recycling, repair and reuse services.
Why visit us?
Drop off items for recycling
Donate and return items for reuse
Purchase secondhand/preloved items
Access our repair services & borrow resources
Attend events & workshops or hire our venue
Learn about reducing waste and other zero waste services
Opening hours:
Monday/Rāhina: Closed
Tuesday/Rātu: Closed
Wednesday/Rāapa: 10am to 4pm
Thursday/Rāpare: 10am to 4pm
Friday/Rāmere: 10am to 4pm
Saturday/Rāhoroi: 10am to 4pm
Sunday/Rātapu: Closed
Contact us:
Email: info@tearozerowaste.org.nz
Phone: 021 152 8417 - during opening hours only
Find us at:
2 Forresters Lane, Wellington
We are easily accessible by public and active transport with plenty of bike parking. We have limited parking for vehicles including an accessibility car parking space.
Recycling drop-offs
Reuse drop-offs
Laptops for Recycle a Device
Tools – new
Packaging return - new
Secondhand retail sales
Laptops, tablets, and mobile phones
Computers and monitors
Cables, mice, keyboards and other computer accessories
TVs and home entertainment devices
Household appliances
Fabrics and haberdashery
Repair services
A programme based out of Te Aro Zero Waste that aims to increase access to repair, rebuild local resilience and strengthen community connection and self-sufficiency.
Book a repair station
Resource hire
We have resources for our community to borrow and share:
Sewing machines
Tool kits
Beeswax wrap kits
Litter pick kit
Cardboard perforator
Get in touch at info@tearozerowaste.com
Our workshops, events and venue hire
We’ve always got plenty of things happening, from repair workshops to community clean-ups. Check out what’s on!
Did you know that you can book our space? Enjoy competitive rates and a central city location, with full recycling and compost facilities available.
We’re wheelchair friendly and have accessible bathroom facilities.
Other ways to get involved with Te Aro Zero Waste…
Community recycling collections
Want to set up a recycling collection in your community or organisation?
Teach with us
Got awesome skills to share?
We provide the space and the promotion, you run the learning session or workshop.
Get in touch with advice@sustaintrust.org.nz
Got ideas for us? Let us know!
Our team
Polly Griffiths - Sustainability Manager
Polly leads the development and delivery of our zero waste programmes at the Trust.
Kim Tabrum - Te Aro Zero Waste and Community Education Manager
Kim is the centre team manager, taking care of our staff and volunteers, and organising operations.
Vikram Govindasamy - Te Aro Zero Waste Co-ordinator
Vikram oversees the centre day to day. He’s the person you are most likely to see when you come and visit.
The team are supported by an awesome collection of part-time staff and volunteers.
Polly, Kim and Vikram at Te Aro Zero Waste
How we are funded
Funding is being provided through Wellington City Council from the waste minimisation component of landfill revenue. This is money set aside from gate fees specifically to help reduce waste in Wellington City.
Our partnership model
Te Aro Zero Waste is a joint venture between Sustainability Trust and the Wellington City Council, with support from The Tip Shop
