How many 20-foot shipping containers of waste have we diverted from landfill between July 2019 - June 2020? Watch the video below to find out . . . 
Video: our wastebusting volunteers in action at the 2019 Kowhai Festival
We are proud to release our first Annual Report covering the financial year July 2019 - June 2020.
Mahurangi Wastebusters 2019/2020 Annual Report.pdf
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Trish Allen discusses why Waste to Energy is replacing one bad idea with another
Waste to energy
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Our favourite, home grown zero waste (plus more!) podcast
Answers to all those perplexing recycling questions:
  • Where does recycling go?
  • What happens to our recycling when it gets there?
  • Is recycling worth it?
  • Who should pay for the cost of recycling?
  • How can I avoid the pitfalls and recycle well?
Newsletters, views and more from the Zero Waste Network
At the official opening of our Lawrie Road refuse and recycling centre, we celebrated the strength of our community and everyone who has supported us on our journey so far.

We were honored to have special guests attend including represenatitives from Ngati Manuhiri, Kuia Coral and Jacky; Hon. Minister Poto Williams; Mayor Phil Goff; Beth Houlbrooke Rodney Local Board Chair; Councillor Greg Sayers; Hon. Mark Mitchell MP; Marja Lubeck Labour List MP; Representatives from the Zero Waste Network Aotearoa; Craig Stuart from Pink Bins Recycling Company Ltd; Treena from Helensville Community Recycling Centre; Betsy and David from Whangaparaoa Community Recycling Centre; our neighbors and so many other amazing community members.

Nau te raurau - With your basket
Naku te raurau - And my basket
Ka ki te kete -  The kete will be full
Matthew Luxon announces new recycling services - 19 August 2019
Trish Allen wins Trail Blazer Award at the 2019 Auckland Community Zero Waste Awards - 5 August 2019
Mahurangi Wastebusters Lawrie Road and Rustybrook Road sites open for business - 15 July 2019