Wellington is at COVID-19 Alert Level 1

Visit our COVID-19 update pages to find out what services and facilities are operating.
For up-to-date information about alert levels, community cases, and getting tested, visit the New Zealand Government COVID-19 website.

Reducing waste at events and in your community

Find out where to donate your goods in Wellington, make your event waste-free, and learn about some exciting community waste reduction initiatives.

Public Place Recycling project

We're trialling glass, plastic, metal and paper/cardboard recycling stations around the city.

Try a waste-free approach when you plan an event with our free resources.

Celebrate Plastic Free July, a global initiative that aims to reduce plastic usage and increase recycling.

There are a variety of organisations and charities that accept donated items in Wellington.