Waste is just a resource in the wrong place

Certified compostable packaging is designed to decompose together with food waste, removing mechanical requirements of separation. The end result of composting is carbon dioxide, water and humus, a soil nutrient that can be used to build healthy soils.

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Reclaim — Auckland

Each month, Reclaim collects in excess of 130 tonnes of food scraps and non-food organic materials, accelerating our shift to a circular economy where waste is an asset and not a liability. Committed to 0% landfill, Reclaim views recovering and recycling as both an environmental and economic development. Send them an email to request a free quote. Reclaim, as of July 2024, is offering a new food organics recycling (composting) service for paper towels and certified compostable products. The service is currently servicing Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Rubbish Direct — Auckland

Since 1999, Rubbish Direct has offered organic collections throughout Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. Food waste and compostables are sent to Ecogas, an anaerobic digestive system that utilises organic matter to capture and generate biogas. Other services offered include waste auditing and reporting services, minimisation, and management plans, which include operational plans for Green Star accreditation.

Green Gorilla (We Compost) — Auckland

Collecting over 50,000 kg of organic waste each week, We Compost operates within Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland, alongside food service businesses committed to accelerating a circular economy. An intentionally designed large-scale compost facility in Tuakau transforms compostables and green waste in approximately nine weeks into nutrient-rich compost, used in regenerating soils for food production in farms across Pukekohe and Bombay. From weddings to school galas and large-scale events, fees include bin delivery, rental and collection.

Awapuni Resource Recovery Park Collection Service — Palmerston North

Palmerston North City Council is tackling the waste crisis through investing in local solutions. Palmy compost consists of green waste and organic collections from local businesses. After nine months of turning, it is available to purchase in 30-litre bags at the Ferguson Street Recycling Centre and Awapuni Resource Recovery Centre. Palmy compost illustrates how councils play a role in nourishing our communities and building climate resilience. Palmerston North City Council (PNCC) accepts approved compostable packaging via EnviroWaste from events only.

Total Waste Solutions — Christchurch

Family-owned and operated for over 15 years, Total Waste Solutions is a sustainability-focused waste minimisation consultancy engaging with businesses to amplify the triple bottom line (people, planet, prosperity), shifting businesses to circular economy thinking. Collecting organic materials in addition to other waste streams, Total Waste Solutions offers a tailored approach to landfill diversion for restaurants, bars and other hospitality businesses via Sustainably, delivering waste cost savings of at least 10% while supporting environmental and social goals.

Waste Management — Christchurch

Aotearoa, New Zealand’s leading materials recovery, recycling and waste management provider, Waste Management, offers various solutions that help hospitality business owners and event organisers to reduce waste landfilled. Recent investments in infrastructure with new facilities in Hamilton and West Auckland, a partially electric fleet and the establishment of new programs are working towards delivering on national waste reduction strategies. Visit their website to view service zones and pricing.

JJ's Waste & Recycling — Wellington

Serving the majority of Wellington, JJ's Waste & Recycling (previously JJ's Waste) offers customers a comprehensive range of waste management and waste disposal services, including dedicated organics collection services. Accepting food scraps, compostable packaging, yard trimmings and non-hazardous wood scraps, these materials are taken to a local processing facility where the organics are recycled via composting in its various forms. Bins available 120 and 240 L.