What main types of waste is piling up on-site? If its plastics you will need to correctly identify the plastic type to ensure it can be recycled. To get started, click here to check out the Waste Catalogue. This comprehensive resource lists plastic waste commonly found on New Zealand construction sites, what it's made of and whether it can be recycled. Some plastics have recycling numbers clearly visible, but for others, use the Catalogue to match the product with its plastic type.
If you have a significant volume of plastic waste from one supplier, why not give them a call to ask about a take-back scheme? See a list of suppliers who take back their construction products on the our - NZ Waste Map. Some companies, like ShrinkWrap Supplies, will collect their used product free of charge (provided it’s in the right condition) and recycle it into useful products, such as GoodWrap timber wrap.
Step 3 : CHECK IT Is There a Local Recycler?
Step 2 : CHECK IT Will the supplier take it back?
If you have a significant volume of plastic waste from one supplier, why not give them a call to ask about a take-back scheme? See a list of suppliers who take back their construction products on the our - NZ Waste Map. Some companies, like ShrinkWrap Supplies, will collect their used product free of charge (provided it’s in the right condition) and recycle it into useful products, such as GoodWrap timber wrap.
