Together we can send less construction waste to landfill by changing the way we plan, design, build and dispose.
What is construction waste? And what is the benefit of reducing it?
Nearly one quarter of all waste processed at Tauranga Transfer Stations is made up of waste from construction and demolition (23%) and there’s also an additional large amount of construction and demolition waste that ends up in privately managed clean fill sites around the wider Bay of Plenty area. Materials like concrete, wood, and steel dominate this waste stream. Sending these materials to landfill isn’t the only option. We have local facilities that can accept this material for recycling instead.
How we're supporting local construction companies wanting to reduce their waste
We know it can be challenging for those in our local building and construction industry to reduce the amount of construction waste going to landfill while keeping pace with the demands of one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing regions. To help, we’ve created a Guide to Site Waste Management Planning and a Site Waste Management Plan Template so businesses can plan ahead and better manage waste on site, making it easier to keep valuable materials out of landfill while still meeting project needs.
Useful resources
Guide to Site Waste Management Planning (2mb pdf)
View a list of companies that can help support construction and demolition waste reduction.
Product stewardship is about everyone taking responsibility to reduce the environmental impact of manufactured products. When producers, brand owners, importers, retailers, or consumers commit to reducing a product's environmental footprint, it's called product stewardship. Here are some local businesses taking part in product stewardship:
The above list contains possible service providers who can help reduce waste in the construction and demolition industry. The list is intended as a starting point only. We do not recommend one company over another, or guarantee the quality of the services provided by any of these companies. If you know of any more service providers, please email us at Resource.Wise@tauranga.govt.nz.
There are a range of local service providers who can help and support you on your journey to reducing waste on site:
| Service |
Material/s |
| A&J Demolition and Salvage Specialists |
Demolition, salvage and sales, asbestos |
| Rock Stocks |
Concrete |
| Rock and Rubble |
Concrete |
| Civil Share |
Buy, sell, share, swap and hire materials and resources - app based |
| WM New Zealand |
Wood, cleanfill, concrete and tiles, plastic types 1, 2 and 5, tins, cans and cardboard |
| EnviroNZ |
All waste |
| Expol |
Polystyrene |
| Goodwood |
Untreated timber |
| OJI Fibre Solutions |
Cardboard |
| Metalco Recycling |
Steel/metal |
| Mount Metal Recyclers |
Steel/metal |
| Scrapman |
Scrap metal and machinery |
| Resene |
Paint buckets |
| Te Maunga Transfer Station |
Cleanfill, concrete, timber, plasterboard |
| 5R Solutions |
Flat glass/ float (via Te Maunga) |
The above list contains possible service providers who can help reduce waste in the construction and demolition industry. The list is intended as a starting point only. Tauranga City Council does not recommend one company over another, nor guarantee the quality of the services provided by any of these companies. If you know of any more service providers, please email us at Resource.Wise@tauranga.govt.nz.
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How can you help?
If you’re interested in reducing your construction waste ending up in landfill, taking one small step (like recycling old concrete from a job) can be a great way to start.
If you need help using these resources or have questions about managing construction waste, email us at Resource.Wise@tauranga.govt.nz. We’re here to help.
Resources
Circular Construction collective
NZGBC's Sustainable product framework
BRANZ Resource Recovery Map