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Whangaparāoa Zero Waste Hub

Community recycling centreWhangaparāoa Zero Waste Hub

637 Whangaparaoa Road

Stanmore Bay

Contact

https://localised.nz/our-enterprises/whangaparaoa-crc

hello@whangaparaoacrc.nz

Description

Only recyclable household material is accepted, but small amounts of material from commercial sources may be accepted by arrangement with the operating organisation.

The Whangaparāoa Community Recycling Centre accepts cardboard, paper, glass, aluminium cans, polystyrene, batteries, whiteware and e-waste.

Green waste and furniture such as mattresses, sofas, lounge suites, armchairs and bedding are not accepted.

For more detailed information on prices and what happens to your recycling, contact the organisation directly.

Opening hours

Thursday to Monday: 8am to 4pm
Tuesday to Wednesday: Closed
Closed on New Year's Day, Day after New Year's Day, Auckland Anniversary Day, Waitangi Day, Easter Monday, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day, King's Birthday, Matariki, Labour Day, Christmas Day, Boxing Day.

Drop off and collection

Allows drop off: Yes
Collection service: No

Contact the company directly for costs and payment information.

Payment methods

Cash
Eftpos

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Items that are accepted here

Construction and demolition Electronic devices and accessories Glass Hazardous waste and chemicals Household items and furniture Metal Paper and cardboard Plastic

Construction and demolition

Metal pipes

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Metal pipes

Polystyrene

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Only clean polystyrene accepted. Contact the organisation for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Polystyrene

Tools - garden and building hand tools

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Tools - garden and building hand tools

Waste disposal unit

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Waste disposal unit

Electronic devices and accessories

Alkaline batteries

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Alkaline batteries

Batteries

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Batteries

Camera

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Camera

Computer chargers and cords

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Computer chargers and cords

Computers and computer parts

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Computers and computer parts

Electric blanket

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Electric blanket

Electric cables and wires

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Electric cables and wires

Electronic piano

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Electronic piano

Heaters

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Heaters

Household appliances

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

iPhone, iPad, iPod, smart phones, tablets

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of iPhone, iPad, iPod, smart phones, tablets

Lithium batteries

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Lithium batteries

Radios

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Radios

Sewing machine

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Televisions

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Televisions

Tools - electrical

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Tools - electrical

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Vacuum cleaners

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Vacuum cleaners

Washing machines and dryers

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Washing machines and dryers

Waste disposal unit

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Waste disposal unit

Glass

Jars

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No

More ways to get rid of Jars

Hazardous waste and chemicals

Gas canisters, cartridges

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Gas canisters, cartridges

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Household items and furniture

Aerosol cans

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Aerosol cans

Barbecue, BBQ

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Barbecue, BBQ

Bicycles

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Bicycles

Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
No (items must be clean)

More ways to get rid of Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Electric blanket

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Electric blanket

Electronic piano

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Electronic piano

Gas canisters, cartridges

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Gas canisters, cartridges

Heaters

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Heaters

Household appliances

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Jars

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No

More ways to get rid of Jars

Laundry tub

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Laundry tub

Plastic furniture

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Plastic furniture

Pots and saucepans

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Pots and saucepans

Sewing machine

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Waste disposal unit

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Waste disposal unit

Metal

Aluminium - electronic waste

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Aluminium - electronic waste

Baking tins - cake tins, biscuit tins

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Baking tins - cake tins, biscuit tins

Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
No (items must be clean)

More ways to get rid of Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Gas canisters, cartridges

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Gas canisters, cartridges

Household appliances

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Metal lids and caps from jars and bottles

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Metal lids and caps from jars and bottles

Metal pipes

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Metal pipes

Pots and saucepans

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Pots and saucepans

Refillable drink bottles

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Refillable drink bottles

Paper and cardboard

New, unused wallpaper rolls

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of New, unused wallpaper rolls

Paper and cardboard

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Charge for cardboard, free for paper. Contact the organisation for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Paper and cardboard

Plastic

Household appliances

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Plastic bubble wrap and postage, courier bags

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes (items must be clean)

More ways to get rid of Plastic bubble wrap and postage, courier bags

Plastic furniture

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Plastic furniture

Plastic lids and caps

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Plastic lids and caps

Plastic plant pots

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Only number 5 plastic pots accepted. Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Plastic plant pots

Polystyrene

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Only clean polystyrene accepted. Contact the organisation for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Polystyrene

Refillable drink bottles

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Refillable drink bottles

Reuseable plastic container

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the company directly for fees and charges.

More ways to get rid of Reuseable plastic container