Our operations focus on waste reduction, reuse, resource recovery and responsible disposal methods
4913 tonnes
Total Recycled/Diverted from Landfill in February
1505 tonnes
Greenwaste composted in February
117 tonnes
Reusable goods diverted to the EcoShop in February
Our Mission
EcoCentral’s mission is to lead and support best practice waste reduction and provide enduring refuse and recycling services for South Island Councils, businesses,and communities.
Our Vision
EcoCentral’s vision is an economically sustainable circular economy for New Zealand in which EcoCentral plays a leadership role.
See how EcoSort, EcoDrop, and EcoShop facilities play their part in the circular economy
See how EcoSort, EcoDrop, and EcoShop facilities play their part in the circular economy
At home recycling
- Your yellow wheelie bin is picked up from the kerbside by a recycling truck and taken to our EcoSort facility.
- The truck drops the recycling at the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF), where it is sorted into various product types.
- The sorted plastics, glass, metal, and fibre are sold to recyclers and further processed and made into new products at various locations.
- The new products made from recycled material can be used again and hopefully recycled again.
Garden waste
- Approved garden waste can be taken to your local EcoDrop.
- All garden waste is collected from the EcoDrop facilities and taken to a processing plant.
- The garden waste is mulched, broken down, and processed into compost.
Reusable goods
- Any furniture, recycling, and hazardous waste can be taken to your local EcoDrop for free.
- Furniture, whiteware, and other reusable goods are sent from the EcoDrop to the EcoShop to be given another life.
- Second-hand items that pass the safety and quality test are sent to the EcoShop to be given another life.
Commercial & Rubbish
- We accept some commercial quantities. Be sure to check with us first here.
- Rubbish that is dropped into our pits ends up in the landfill.