Recycling is coming!
Whangamatā is preparing for a local solution that makes it easier to recycle, repair and reuse. A community-based recycling and repurpose centre will help protect our environment, support local people, and keep valuable resources in use for longer.
About Whangamata Resource Recovery Trust
The Resource Recovery Trust van is parked at the Port Road Sunday markets every weekend, between 10am-11am, ready to take these recyclables:
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E-waste but no whiteware cords or cables
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Liquid cardboard containers cut open and wiped clean
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Plastic bottle tops off any bottles
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Polystyrene pieces clean and without tape
Phone or text Helen 0272 865709 for any questions. Donations much appreciated to help transportation costs, especially for larger items.
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027 286 5709
Whangamata Resource Recovery Trust
The Whangamata Resource Recovery Trust is here to make it easy for the Whangamatā community to reuse, repair, and recycle—locally, and in ways that work for everyone.
Why a Local Resource Recovery Centre Matters:
Our vision is based on strong community and environmental outcomes. The centre will:
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🌱 Protect the environment from the effects of unnecessary and unmanaged waste.
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💚 Support social resilience by offering affordable, quality second-hand goods and encouraging repair and reuse.
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♻️ Promote a circular economy, reflecting respect for our people, environment, and heritage.
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👥 Create local opportunities for jobs, volunteering, and repair-based learning.
Our Focus Areas:
We are prioritising solutions in the following waste categories:
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Electronics & Electrical Goods
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Construction and Everyday House & Garden Products
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Hospitality Packaging and Single-Use Items
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Food Conservation and Waste Reduction