We are trialling a new service at the Richmond Resource Recovery Centre to help divert more building material from landfill through re-use and recycling.
When
This trial is planned to run until 31 March 2025 and may be extended if successful. The service is currently available during normal RRC hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
What
During the trial period, some re-usable and recyclable building materials will be accepted at the diversion facility free of charge, allowing customers to reduce their landfill costs.
Please read this general guide (pdf 739 KB) to what types of materials may be accepted. Please note that this list is subject to change and the quality/suitability of some materials can only be assessed at the facility.
How
After assessment by facility staff, you will be able to unload the accepted materials into the appropriate bin/area. After that, you can go to the weighbridge to drop off any remaining landfill material.
Who
Anyone can use the service, as long as their load can be safely sorted into the recycling/re-use bins by hand. E.g. trailer loads, ute loads.
Where
Richmond Resource Recovery Centre, 14 Fittal Street.
Construction and demolition (C&D) activities generate 40-50% of the total waste going to landfill in our country. A large proportion of these resources could be diverted from landfill by recycling or reuse, which hasn't been the case so far. We are committed to changing this by promoting sustainable practices in the building industry. Reducing C&D waste not only conserves valuable resources but also reduces the strain on our landfills, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports a healthier environment for our community.
Effective C&D waste reduction can be achieved through a combination of planning, resource management, and community engagement. Here are some key strategies to consider:
The Builder’s Breakfasts is a series of events that bring together industry members to discuss best practices, share experiences, and learn about the latest developments in C&D waste reduction. These informal breakfast meetings are usually held on an industry site and are a great place for networking and collaboration.
The events are open to anyone in the industry. To join the mailing list and get updates on the next event, email [email protected].
The Construction and Demolition Working Group brings together key industry stakeholders and local government representatives to identify the challenges in reducing C&D waste in this region, and to develop and implement strategies for overcoming these.
To register your interest in joining this working group, please email [email protected].
In partnership with Nelson City Council and Gibbons-Naylor, we have developed a C&D Waste Reduction Guide and Directory to support builders and contractors in their efforts to minimize waste.
This guide provides a Resource Diversion Directory and tips for effective waste management. The directory lists local services who may be able to offer C&D resource diversion solutions.
For more information on our C&D waste reduction initiatives, please contact [email protected] or check this page for updates on upcoming events and resources.
Our building and demolition waste recycling and reuse programme has been up and running for six months at the Richmond Resource Recovery Centre, and it’s showing great results.
But its name is too much of a mouthful, so from now on it will be known as Tasman Reconstruct and we’ve connected with our neighbours in Nelson City who run Reconstruct Nelson.
We recognise that a large proportion of our nation’s total waste in landfills comes from the construction and demolition industry, and yet much of it is recyclable or reusable.
During the past six months, we’ve handled 506 loads delivered by customers which equates to 51.3 tonnes of material, of which 36 percent was recycled, and 64 percent was reused.
We’re taking everything from paint and flooring, through to fixings, timber, even plumbing fittings and some electrical products, if it is in good reusable condition or recyclable. There’s an extensive list on our website, tasman.govt.nz/building-waste-reduction-programme.
The process is straightforward, and most people take only a few minutes to unload materials otherwise destined for landfill, at no cost.
All the products we recover through Tasman Reconstruct are then either recycled or sent to our not-for-profit partners, like Nelson Environment Centre who sell them – we’re also currently working to develop other partners.
Join us and help build a more sustainable future with Tasman Reconstruct.
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