Reducing waste at home

See where to donate items and recycle household batteries. Learn how to reduce food waste and set up a composting system.

Organisations that accept donated items

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

Household battery recycling

We're running a recycling programme to divert used household batteries from the landfill.

Reducing food waste

Find out what you can do to reduce food waste at home.

Learn about composting

Composting your food scraps and garden trimmings helps to preserve and protect the environment.

Para Kai Miramar Peninsula Trial

This trial aimed to understand how much food waste could be diverted from landfill through kerbside collections and home composting.

Plastic Free July

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

Low-waste parenting

Become low waste parents with the inclusion of a few simple yet clever solutions and products.