What are we doing about waste minimisation?

The Queenstown Lakes District Council is committed to protecting the District's unique environment and in 2003, the Council adopted a Waste Management Strategy (Strategy). The Strategy contains 43 waste minimisation initiatives aimed at reducing and managing waste in the District. 

Check out all 43 of the waste minimisation initiatives in our Waste Management Strategy:
>> Waste Management Strategy (109 kb)

All the rubbish and recycling information you need!

Recycling
>> Wanaka recycling services and facilities
>> Wakatipu recycling services and facilities
>> Commercial recycling services and facilities   
>> Waste Exchange Database - Recirculate!

Rubbish
>> Collection days and rubbish facilities

Commercial Services
>> Commercial services and drop off facilities

Hazardous Waste
>> Hazardous waste services and information

Green and organic waste
>> Green and organic waste options

Events and Filming
>> Run a zero waste event
>> Run a zero waste production

Information Sheets
>> Energy conservation (163 kb)
>> Home composting (260 kb)
>> How to care for your worms (211 kb)
>> How to create a chemical free home (196 kb)
>> How to set up your subsidised worm farm (164 kb)
>> What can I recycle in the Queenstown Lakes District (329 kb)