Waste and recycling

Waste that is poorly managed is bad for the environment, our health, and our economy. The successful management of waste is therefore crucial to our ability to live in a sustainable way.

In the Wellington region the responsibility for the management of waste is shared between city and district councils and Greater Wellington. Local councils collect and dispose of solid waste, operating landfills throughout the region and promoting waste reduction and recycling. Contact your city or district council for more information on these services and on ways to reduce your waste or recycle it. They can also direct you to the private waste collectors in your area.

Greater Wellington’s functions in relation to solid, liquid and gaseous waste are set out on this section.