Zero waste services
We make it easier to stop waste being created, and make sure the rest can be reused, repaired, repurposed, rehomed, recycled or composted.
A zero waste world is one where nothing is wasted. Carbon emissions are lower, our communities are resilient and cohesive, our local economy thrives and there is less plastic pollution.
Read on to find out more.
Rethink & redistribute
Before buying, ask “do I really need this?”
Less stuff, more joy - create memories.
Design products to last.
Reduce
Ditch plastics, where possible.
Eat & grow local kai. Eat every bite.
Borrow & share the things we need through sharing schemes.
Reuse
Treasuring our things to use them again & again.
Fill life with reusables to avoid disposables.
Choose pre-loved instead of new!
Repair
Fixing objects instead of replacing.
Get resourceful & learn new skills.
Demand products that are built to last & easy to fix!
Repurpose & rehome
Donate it to someone like us who will spruce it up & pass it on!
Gift it, sell it, hand-me-down.
Recycle
Recycle or compost what we can’t rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, repurpose or rehome.
Our services
Reuse & recycling services
Find out more information on what we accept and all drop off locations.
RepairED
Repair resources, skills workshops and repair cafés to get you repairing!
Te Aro Zero Waste
A community recycling and resource recovery centre in the heart of Pōneke-Wellington.
Circular Wellington map
A directory for consumers of places that share, reuse, repair, rehome, recycle and hire goods.
FillGood
A reusable serviceware system for events, venues, and hospitality, eliminating single-use products.
Otaihanga Zero Waste
Your go-to trade shop and zero waste centre on the Kāpiti Coast.