The Southern Landfill is Wellington's only remaining landfill - so we need to minimise the amount of waste going there.
Every year, New Zealanders send on average over a tonne of rubbish per household to a landfill. Most of this waste is not reprocessed or recycled, and doesn't break down over time.
Disposing of waste at landfills means we are not using our resources efficiently, and contributes directly to pollution.
You can help by:
Get a free worm farm or compost bin for your preschool or school:
Check which types of waste you can recycle or dispose of safely, and save on tip fees:
Current prices for commercial and residential disposal:
Donate goods to:
Under the waste bylaws, we can refuse entry to the landfill if a user is not complying our terms and conditions. For example:
For more information, refer to the waste bylaw:
Bylaws - Waste Management - Southern Landfill
Department Details:
Landfill (CitiOperations)