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Community recycling centreHelensville Zero Waste

35 Mill Road

Helensville

Contact

https://www.facebook.com/p/Helensville-Zero-Waste-100078847357130/

helensvillecommunityrecycling@gmail.com

Description

The Helensville Community Recycling Centre is run by Helensville Enterprises Trust (a local community trust).

The site currently diverts 78 per cent of the total volume of waste it receives away from landfill.

There are bargains to be found in the on-site second hand shop.

There is no charge for:

household items that are saleable
clean glass bottles
scrap metal.

Not accepted items:

hazardous or odorous waste
veterinary or medical waste
gas canisters
cartridges
liquid waste
asbestos
car bodies
fill (clay soil).

Opening hours

Monday to Wednesday: Closed
Thursday to Sunday: 9am - 4pm
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.

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Helensville Zero Waste

Items that are accepted here

Clothing, shoes and textiles Construction and demolition Electronic devices and accessories Food, vegetation and natural materials Glass Hazardous waste and chemicals Household items and furniture Metal Paper and cardboard Plastic Rubber Wood and sawdust

Clothing, shoes and textiles

Bags - sports bags and hand bags

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

More ways to get rid of Bags - sports bags and hand bags

Carpet

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

More ways to get rid of Carpet

Carpet

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

More ways to get rid of Carpet

Clothes

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

More ways to get rid of Clothes

Fabric, cloth

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

More ways to get rid of Fabric, cloth

Gumboots

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact the organisation for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Gumboots

Jewellery and watches

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

More ways to get rid of Jewellery and watches

Towels

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

More ways to get rid of Towels

Construction and demolition

Bricks and blocks

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

More ways to get rid of Bricks and blocks

Cabinets

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

More ways to get rid of Cabinets

Glass - window, mirror, frosted, reinforced safety glass

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

More ways to get rid of Glass - window, mirror, frosted, reinforced safety glass

Grouting and plastering material

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

More ways to get rid of Grouting and plastering material

Insulation - bats, polystyrene

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

More ways to get rid of Insulation - bats, polystyrene

MDF, chipboard

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

More ways to get rid of MDF, chipboard

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

Plaster board, Gib board

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

More ways to get rid of Plaster board, Gib board

Plastic building wrap

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic building wrap

Plastic pallets

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic pallets

Plastic pallets

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic pallets

Plywood

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

More ways to get rid of Plywood

Polystyrene

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Polystyrene

Sand

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

More ways to get rid of Sand

Timber - treated and untreated

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

More ways to get rid of Timber - treated and untreated

Tools - garden and building hand tools

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact company for information

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

Wooden pallets

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

More ways to get rid of Wooden pallets

Electronic devices and accessories

Air conditioning unit

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

More ways to get rid of Air conditioning unit

Alkaline batteries

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Alkaline batteries

Camera

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

More ways to get rid of Camera

Dehumidifier

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

More ways to get rid of Dehumidifier

Electric blanket

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

More ways to get rid of Electric blanket

Electronic piano

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

More ways to get rid of Electronic piano

Fridges, freezers

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
See Gate fees for drop off cost.

More ways to get rid of Fridges, freezers

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: RecycleReuse
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

Photocopiers

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

More ways to get rid of Photocopiers

Printers

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

More ways to get rid of Printers

Radios

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

More ways to get rid of Radios

Range hoods

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

More ways to get rid of Range hoods

Sewing machine

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

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Stoves

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes - contact organisation directly for costs and payment information

More ways to get rid of Stoves

Tools - electrical

Disposal method: Reuse
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: Reuse
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:
See Gate fees for drop off cost.

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

Food, vegetation and natural materials

Christmas tree - real

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Christmas tree - real

Garden waste - compostable

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Garden waste - compostable

Glass

Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Possibly a small charge, contact organisation for confirmation

More ways to get rid of Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

Drinking glasses

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

More ways to get rid of Drinking glasses

Eyewear - glasses, sunglasses, spectacles

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

More ways to get rid of Eyewear - glasses, sunglasses, spectacles

Fish tank

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

More ways to get rid of Fish tank

Glass - window, mirror, frosted, reinforced safety glass

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

More ways to get rid of Glass - window, mirror, frosted, reinforced safety glass

Hazardous waste and chemicals

Gas bottles or cylinder camp stoves

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

More ways to get rid of Gas bottles or cylinder camp stoves

Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

Disposal method: Reuse
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

Aerosol cans

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

More ways to get rid of Aerosol cans

Bags - sports bags and hand bags

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

More ways to get rid of Bags - sports bags and hand bags

Barbecue, BBQ

Disposal method: RecycleLandfill
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Barbecue, BBQ

Bed linen, sheets, duvet

Disposal method: RecycleReuseLandfill
Cost for drop off:
No

More ways to get rid of Bed linen, sheets, duvet

Bicycles

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

More ways to get rid of Bicycles

Carpet

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

More ways to get rid of Carpet

Carpet

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

More ways to get rid of Carpet

Christmas decorations

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Contact organisation for fees and charges

More ways to get rid of Christmas decorations

Christmas tree - artificial

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

More ways to get rid of Christmas tree - artificial

Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Possibly a small charge, contact organisation for confirmation

More ways to get rid of Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

Dehumidifier

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

More ways to get rid of Dehumidifier

Electric blanket

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

More ways to get rid of Electric blanket

Electronic piano

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

More ways to get rid of Electronic piano

Furniture

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No - if in good resaleable condition

More ways to get rid of Furniture

Garden tools and equipment

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

More ways to get rid of Garden tools and equipment

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: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Laundry tub

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No - if in good condition for reuse

More ways to get rid of Laundry tub

Lawnmowers

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No - if in good condition for reuse

More ways to get rid of Lawnmowers

Mattress, pillows, cushions

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
There is no charge for household items that are saleable, clean and recyclable.

More ways to get rid of Mattress, pillows, cushions

Metal cutlery, utensils, tongs

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

More ways to get rid of Metal cutlery, utensils, tongs

Outdoor furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Outdoor furniture

Plastic furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic furniture

Porcelain, crockery, china

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Possible small charge, contact the organisation for confirmation

More ways to get rid of Porcelain, crockery, china

Pots and saucepans

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No

More ways to get rid of Pots and saucepans

Range hoods

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

More ways to get rid of Range hoods

Reusable shopping bags

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

More ways to get rid of Reusable shopping bags

Sewing machine

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

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Stoves

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes - contact organisation directly for costs and payment information

More ways to get rid of Stoves

Tools - kitchen

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

More ways to get rid of Tools - kitchen

Toys - plastic

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

More ways to get rid of Toys - plastic

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

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

Car parts

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

More ways to get rid of Car parts

Gas bottles or cylinder camp stoves

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

More ways to get rid of Gas bottles or cylinder camp stoves

Household appliances

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Hubcap

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

More ways to get rid of Hubcap

Hubcap

Disposal method: Landfill
Cost for drop off:
Yes - contact company directly for costs and payment information

More ways to get rid of Hubcap

Iron

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

More ways to get rid of Iron

Metal cutlery, utensils, tongs

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

More ways to get rid of Metal cutlery, utensils, tongs

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

Outdoor furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Outdoor furniture

Pots and saucepans

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
No

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

Scrap metal

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
No

More ways to get rid of Scrap metal

Steel

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

More ways to get rid of Steel

Wires

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

More ways to get rid of Wires

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

Plastic

Corflute - corrugated plastic

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

More ways to get rid of Corflute - corrugated plastic

Household appliances

Disposal method: RecycleReuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Hubcap

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

More ways to get rid of Hubcap

Hubcap

Disposal method: Landfill
Cost for drop off:
Yes - contact company directly for costs and payment information

More ways to get rid of Hubcap

Plastic building wrap

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic building wrap

Plastic furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic furniture

Plastic plant pots

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic plant pots

Plastic roofing

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic roofing

Plastic sheeting

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic sheeting

Polystyrene

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

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

Toys - plastic

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

More ways to get rid of Toys - plastic

Rubber

Tyres

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Tyres

Wood and sawdust

MDF, chipboard

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

More ways to get rid of MDF, chipboard

Plywood

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

More ways to get rid of Plywood

Timber - treated and untreated

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

More ways to get rid of Timber - treated and untreated

Wooden pallets

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

More ways to get rid of Wooden pallets