WasteMate — Know Where It Goes
An independent guide to waste disposal and recycling in New Zealand. Search any household item, find refuse and recycling sites near you, and link straight to your council's own kerbside rules.
WasteMate is an independent service and is not affiliated with any council. Always confirm local rules with your council. Report an error.
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What you can do with WasteMate
Search any item
Not sure how to get rid of something? Search hundreds of household items for reuse and drop-off options, plus a link to your council's own guide.
How NZ recycling works
New Zealand is moving to a standard national kerbside system. Learn how it works, and link straight to your council's own official page.
Find refuse & recycling sites
Locate transfer stations, drop-off points and recycling centres near you for items that cannot go in your kerbside bins.
Learn to waste less
Practical guides on composting, soft plastics, e-waste and reducing household waste across New Zealand.
Eco-certified businesses
Browse NZ businesses and organisations holding recognised environmental certifications — organic, carbon-certified, sustainable tourism and more.
Waste & rubbish removal services
Find NZ skip bin hire, junk removal, e-waste, scrap metal and more — by service type and region.
Find your rubbish collection day
Enter your address to see when your bins go out, and set a free reminder. Covering councils across NZ.
E-waste drop-off near you
Where to recycle old electronics, phones, TVs and appliances in NZ — free and low-cost drop-off points and recyclers.