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Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

Community recycling centreWaiōrea Community Recycling Centre

990 Great North Road

Western Springs

Contact

https://www.mphscommunity.org/waiorea/

christine@mphs.org.nz

Description

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre is run by McLaren Park Henderson South Community Trust (MPHS).

The CRC is a place where recyclable and reusable goods can be dropped off, some for free, and some with a fee.

Opening hours

Thursday to Sunday: 9am to 4pm
Monday 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
See our gate fees table on this page for charges.

Contact the company directly for costs and payment information.

Payment methods

Credit card
Eftpos

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Items that are accepted here

Clothing, shoes and textiles Construction and demolition Electronic devices and accessories Glass Household items and furniture Metal Paper and cardboard Plastic

Clothing, shoes and textiles

Bags - sports bags and hand bags

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

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

Belts

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

More ways to get rid of Belts

Clothes

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

More ways to get rid of Clothes

Curtains

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

More ways to get rid of Curtains

Fabric, cloth

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

More ways to get rid of Fabric, cloth

Gumboots

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

More ways to get rid of Gumboots

Jewellery and watches

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

More ways to get rid of Jewellery and watches

Shoes

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

More ways to get rid of Shoes

Towels

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

More ways to get rid of Towels

Construction and demolition

Polystyrene

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Polystyrene

Tools - garden and building hand tools

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

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

Electronic devices and accessories

Alkaline batteries

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Alkaline batteries

Camera

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

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: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Computers and computer parts

Dehumidifier

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Dehumidifier

Electric cables and wires

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Electric cables and wires

Electronic piano

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Electronic piano

Heaters

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Heaters

Household appliances

Disposal method: Reuse
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:
Yes

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

Mobile phones, cell phones

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Mobile phones, cell phones

Printers

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Printers

Radios

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Radios

Sewing machine

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Smoke alarms

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Smoke alarms

Stoves

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Stoves

Televisions

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Televisions

Tools - electrical

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Tools - electrical

Vacuum cleaners

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Vacuum cleaners

Glass

Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

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

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

Drinking glasses

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

More ways to get rid of Drinking glasses

Eyewear - glasses, sunglasses, spectacles

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

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

Glass marbles

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

More ways to get rid of Glass marbles

Jars

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

More ways to get rid of Jars

Household items and furniture

Bags - sports bags and hand bags

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

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

Bed linen, sheets, duvet

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

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

Bicycles

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Bicycles

Candles - wax

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

More ways to get rid of Candles - wax

Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

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

Chilly bins and cooler bags, esky

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Chilly bins and cooler bags, esky

Christmas decorations

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

More ways to get rid of Christmas decorations

Christmas tree - artificial

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

More ways to get rid of Christmas tree - artificial

Cookware - ceramic crockery, Pyrex, Arcoroc and glass

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

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

Curtains

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

More ways to get rid of Curtains

Dehumidifier

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Dehumidifier

Electronic piano

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

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

More ways to get rid of Garden tools and equipment

Heaters

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Heaters

Household appliances

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Jars

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

More ways to get rid of Jars

Laundry tub

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

More ways to get rid of Laundry tub

Magnet - fridges

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

More ways to get rid of Magnet - fridges

Metal cutlery, utensils, tongs

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

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

Outdoor furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Outdoor furniture

Plastic furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic furniture

Plastic hair brush and accessories

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic hair brush and accessories

Porcelain, crockery, china

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

More ways to get rid of Porcelain, crockery, china

Pots and saucepans

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

More ways to get rid of Pots and saucepans

Pottery

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

More ways to get rid of Pottery

Reusable shopping bags

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

More ways to get rid of Reusable shopping bags

Rope, string or twine

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

More ways to get rid of Rope, string or twine

Sewing machine

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Sewing machine

Stoves

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Stoves

Tarpaulins, canvas

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

More ways to get rid of Tarpaulins, canvas

Tools - kitchen

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

More ways to get rid of Tools - kitchen

Toys - plastic

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

More ways to get rid of Toys - plastic

Umbrellas

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

More ways to get rid of Umbrellas

Wooden chopsticks

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

More ways to get rid of Wooden chopsticks

Metal

Aluminium - electronic waste

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Aluminium - electronic waste

Cans - steel, tin or aluminium

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

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

Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Copper

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Copper

Household appliances

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

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:
No - if in good resaleable condition

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

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

Outdoor furniture

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

More ways to get rid of Outdoor furniture

Pots and saucepans

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

More ways to get rid of Pots and saucepans

Refillable drink bottles

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

More ways to get rid of Refillable drink bottles

Scissors

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

More ways to get rid of Scissors

Scrap metal

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

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

Steel can, food tins

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

More ways to get rid of Steel can, food tins

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

Books - hardcover and softcover

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

More ways to get rid of Books - hardcover and softcover

Cardboard

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Cardboard

Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Egg cartons

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

More ways to get rid of Egg cartons

Household paper and cardboard

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household paper and cardboard

Office paper, mail and letters

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

More ways to get rid of Office paper, mail and letters

Paper and cardboard

Disposal method: Recycle
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Paper and cardboard

Pizza box

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

More ways to get rid of Pizza box

Shredded paper

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

More ways to get rid of Shredded paper

Plastic

Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Cartons (with a paper and plastic layer)

Cellophane

Disposal method: Contact company
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Cellophane

Glue sticks

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

More ways to get rid of Glue sticks

Household appliances

Disposal method: Reuse
Cost for drop off:
Yes

More ways to get rid of Household appliances

Pens and pencils

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

More ways to get rid of Pens and pencils

Plastic buckets

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic buckets

Plastic furniture

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

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 lunch box

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic lunch box

Plastic pegs

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

More ways to get rid of Plastic pegs

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:
No - if in good resaleable condition

More ways to get rid of Refillable drink bottles

Reuseable plastic container

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

More ways to get rid of Reuseable plastic container

Toys - plastic

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

More ways to get rid of Toys - plastic