Smart Environmental Ltd Hawkes Bay

13/08/2026

🚚EROAD Fleet Days 2026: 🚎

Smart Environmental was proud to have a strong presence at EROAD Fleet Days 2026, held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 5–6 August.

Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this year’s event was the biggest yet, bringing together fleet professionals from across New Zealand and Australia to discuss the future of fleet management, safety, sustainability and technology.

The programme covered plenty of ground — from the increasing sophistication of fleet technology and Scope 1–3 emissions reporting, through to the future of telematics across light and heavy vehicle fleets.
Safety and sustainability were also front and centre, with operators and suppliers sharing practical insights into what is delivering real results on the ground.

A particular highlight for Smart Environmental was being invited onto the Main Stage to take part in the “What Good Looks Like” Masterclass.
We joined Fulton Hogan and Team Global Express to discuss driver performance and fleet safety, sharing our experience with EROAD’s Five-Star Driver programme.

Smart Environmental has consistently performed at the top of the industry in this area, having been recognised on several occasions as the number-one ranked operator for five-star driver performance.
One theme was consistent across all three organisations:
Safer driving is good for people and good for business.

Better driving behaviours contribute to fewer incidents, reduced vehicle wear and operating costs, improved equipment reliability and, most importantly, safer roads for everyone.

We’re proud of what our teams have achieved and even prouder that the work being done by our drivers every day is being recognised across the industry.

13/07/2026

The specials still keep coming. Call us now to secure our skips at these special rates : 0800 424 990

We supply sustainable waste and recycling solutions to Hawkes Bay. We actively support local busines

13/07/2026

Planning a big clean up! Look no further - our July August specials on skip bins.

Call our team : 0800 424 990 and book a skip today.

We supply sustainable waste and recycling solutions to Hawkes Bay. We actively support local busines

23/12/2025

♻️Looking for a full-time or fixed-term driving role with a company that puts safety first? Come and join a waste Industry leader operating in one of New Zealand's tourist hot spots—Rotorua. ♻️

🚛 Driver/Operator – Permanent/Fixed-Term | Rotorua
Why join Smart?
✔️ 1 x Permanent, full-time role – 40 hours per week or,
✔️ 1x fixed-term contract with the same conditions, until 30 June 2026)
✔️ Minimum 5 days per week
✔️ Competitive pay
✔️ Strong team culture & safety focus
✔️ Career development opportunities
What you’ll be doing

• Operating and maintaining heavy vehicles safely
• Completing daily vehicle and safety checks
• Using Eroad/logbooks for compliance
• Physical work – getting in and out of the truck throughout the day
What you’ll need

• NZ Class 4 licence (or equivalent)
• Heavy vehicle driving experience
• Confident using mobile and in-vehicle technology
• Physically fit and comfortable working outdoors
• NZ citizen, resident, or valid NZ work visa
Employment is subject to a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test
👉 Apply online today through the Seek link below
https://www.seek.co.nz/job/89266635?ref=cm-ui

📞 Inquiries? Contact: [email protected]

22/12/2025

🎄Cheers to a Smarter Year Ahead 🎄💚

As we head into Christmas and the end of the working season for many businesses, we just want to say a huge thank you to our customers, councils, partners, and communities—and an even bigger shout-out to our Smart Environmental Ltd (Smart Group) teams across the country who’ve kept things moving day in, day out.

This year we’ve made strong progress on our Toitū journey, keeping the focus on measuring, improving, and reducing our environmental impact—with more to come. And just as importantly, it’s been great to see our Gallup engagement survey results improve year-on-year, reflecting the effort teams have put into building a stronger, safer, more supportive workplace.

While our customers are recharging over the holiday break, we begin our busiest period and are ready to hit the ground running into the New Year.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Smart Environmental Ltd. ✨

20/10/2025

Kia ora, team! ♻️ It’s Recycling Week NZ (20–26 Oct) — a perfect time to sharpen up our recycling game at home, work, and on site. At Smart Environmental, we see first-hand how small changes add up.

Here’s how to get involved this week:

Register your workplace/school and grab free resources and daily themes: Recycling Week NZ

Check you’re using the right bin colours and labels (makes a HUGE difference to contamination) Level up your recycling knowledge with sector updates and events: https://www.wasteminz.org.nz/

Learn practical, people-friendly tips from one of NZ’s best waste educators: Waste-Ed with Kate (Kate Meads)www.wastedkate.co.nz

Not sure where an item goes? Search by product here: How to recycle items not accepted at kerbside –environment.govt.nz

Even better, contact Smart Environmental, and we'll see if we can help. We choose not to own landfills, so we are motivated towards resource recovery.

Let’s, reduce, reuse, repair — then recycle right. If you're in our region and your business wants a waste audit and afew tips, flick us a message and we’ll help you make it stick. 💪

19/09/2025

🚛⭐ Five Stars for Our Drivers! ⭐🚛

At Smart Environmental, safety is more than a priority—it’s a way of driving.
Over the past months, many of our drivers have earned 5-star ratings through EROAD, reflecting outstanding care, smooth driving, and a commitment to keeping our communities safe.

With the school holidays in full swing, we’re especially proud of their focus on safe driving around busy roads, playgrounds, and crossings. Every careful stop and cautious turn helps protect our tamariki and keep everyone moving safely.

👏 A big thank you to our team for setting the standard—on the roads and in our communities.

09/07/2025

🌿 Proud to Play Our Part 🌿

At Smart Environmental, we’re proud to be part of the collection and recovery network that helps power New Zealand’s world-class kerbside glass recycling system.

👏 Congratulations to Visy for hitting a major milestone in 2024 — achieving an average of 70% recycled content in their locally made glass bottles and jars! This is circular economy in action — turning yesterday’s empties into tomorrow’s packaging, right here in Aotearoa.

Every glass bottle placed in the recycling bin matters. Thanks to dedicated councils, residents, and partners across the supply chain, we’re keeping valuable materials out of landfill and reducing emissions — one bottle at a time.

♻️ When collection, processing, and manufacturing align, the impact is clear: less waste, fewer emissions, and a more sustainable future.



See link below:

https://www.wasteminz.org.nz/news/is-your-glass-bottle-made-from-70-recycled-content

19/06/2025

🌌 Matariki – A Time to Reflect, Celebrate, and Look Forward 🌿

As Matariki rises, we join communities across Aotearoa in honouring this special time of remembrance, celebration, and renewal.

At Smart Environmental, we’re proud to support the people and places that make our country thrive. Matariki reminds us of the importance of caring for our land, our whānau, and our future – values that sit at the heart of what we do every day.

🌟 Let’s take a moment to look back, give thanks, and set our intentions for a brighter, more sustainable year ahead.

Ngā mihi o Matariki, te tau hou Māori. ✨

30/05/2025

🌿Smart Environmental Marks Sustainability Milestone with Toitū CarbonReduce Certification

Smart Environmental is proud to announce the successful completion of the first year of certification under the Toitū Envirocare CarbonReduce program meeting ISO 14064, reinforcing our commitment to measurable, science-based climate action. As one of New Zealand’s leading waste and recycling service providers, we know that managing waste sustainably requires a commitment to reducing materials to landfill as well as contributing to Aotearoa’s carbon reduction targets. By partnering with Toitū Envirocare, we have taken an important step in measuring, managing, and reducing our greenhouse gas emissions across operations.

This independent third-party certification by Toitū Envirocare is an integral part of developing targeted carbon reduction plans aligned with NZ and global climate goals and committing to transparent reporting and continuous improvement.

“Sustainability is not a one-off achievement—it’s a journey. We are proud to be on this journey with Toitū, our clients, and our communities as we work towards meaningful carbon reductions in our operations,” says Todd McLeay, CEO.

We look forward to building on this progress in the coming years as we continue delivering smart, sustainable waste services for New Zealand Aotearoa.

Learn more: https://www.toitu.co.nz/