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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
TVNZ Seven Sharp: Turning rubbish into a resource
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
PODCAST: How to save the world
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?
PODCAST: Is recycling legit?
Newsletters, views and more from the Zero Waste Network
Zero Waste Network News
Important information about asbestos
Recycling Week 21 - 27 October 2019
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
Mahurangi Wastebusters Lawrie Road launch - 4 September 2019
Matthew Luxon announces new recycling services - 19 August 2019
Recycling services launched

Trish Allen wins Trail Blazer Award at the 2019 Auckland Community Zero Waste Awards - 5 August 2019
Trish Allen awarded Trail Blazer 2019

Mahurangi Wastebusters Lawrie Road and Rustybrook Road sites open for business - 15 July 2019
Opening of sites announced
Choose Less. Today

Less. Community Recycling Centre

55 Lawrie Rd, Snells Beach
Wednesday to Saturday 9am – 3pm

CLOSED on Friday 18th April (Good Friday) and Friday 25th April (ANZAC Day).


Less. Community Recycling Centre

47 Station Rd, Wellsford
Tuesdays 9am – 3pm & Saturdays 9am – 1pm

We look forward to seeing you and sharing our story.
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    • About Less.
    • About Mahurangi Wastebusters Trust
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  • Less. Waste
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