Waste Minimisation Events

Collectors Anonymous has curated a guide book of over 30 vintage, retro, antique, pre-loved, industrial, mid-century, second-hand & charity stores all across Waipā. Within the pages, you’ll find local businesses supporting the circular economy, saving goods from landfill and giving them a new life. All these shops will have copies, so pop into your favourite op shop, antique or pre-loved shop to grab a copy while stocks last! ! The updated second-edition of Collectors Anonymous will be available from the start of September in all the op shops and second-hand shops across Waipā.

If you would like a digital version, please visit: www.waipadc.govt.nz/our-services/rubbish-and-recycling/waste-minimisation/zero-waste

Planning an event?

Waipā District Council is proud to support event organisers by providing tips and tools to run a successful low waste event. Here are a few tips to help you get started:

• Think about what packaging your food/drink comes in and choose products that can be recycled.
• Consider what you are selling or giving away at the event. Focus on zero waste/unwrapped items e.g. beeswax wraps and upcycled toys to avoid creating rubbish.
• Be aware that “compostable” plant-based plastics cannot be recycled - they need to be separated and sent to a commercial composter.
• Consider getting a community group on board to wash plates, cups and crockery to avoid using plastic and paper items.
• Have a free water refill station at the event and promote in advance to “bring your own bottle” to avoid single-use water bottles altogether. Recyclable bottles are preferred over single-use plastic or paper cups which can’t be recycled.
• Ask your MC to encourage eventgoers to minimise waste and recycle at your event.
• If you can’t avoid creating food waste, plan what you will do with it. Do you know an organisation or community group who could use it on the day? Or find a family in advance who has a pig or chickens and save the food waste for the animals.