Everybody can play their part to reduce waste in their home by following simple steps:

Shop wisely – reduce your waste in the first place!

• buy in bulk to avoid excess packaging
• buy products with a recycled component or in recyclable packaging
• use a reusable bag when shopping to avoid plastic bags
• buy second-hand to extend a products useable life

Reuse

• reuse plastic containers rather than throwing them away
• use a reusable cup for take away coffee or a reusable drink bottle for water.  See the Greenlist  for more information on purchasing reusable products
• take reusable items to a second hand store or Funky Junk at the Historic Village

Compost / worm compost food scraps and garden waste

Tauranga City Council provides worm composting workshops twice a year as well as ongoing support through our Master Vermicomposters volunteer programme.  Find out more about our workshops or to register for the next course.

Recycle

See what can be recycled at the Transfer Station  or check the Bay of Plenty Regional Councils Recycling Directory (144kb pdf) for more information about what can be recycled locally.

Websites relating to reducing waste in your home

Sustainability
Sustainable Living Programme brochure (1.12mb pdf)
Rubbish Free