Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre

19/08/2026

How amazing is our new front glass recycling facility! We hope you love it as much as we do

♻️ Next time you visit the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre, you'll notice a new look at the front of the centre.

We've upgraded the glass recycling drop-off zone, replacing the old platform and stairs with a new, ground-level set-up ✨

The Centre’s Team Leader, Jess, says it's great to have a safer, more accessible space for people to drop off their glass recycling.

Green, brown, or clear – drop your glass any time. Just remember: no flat glass, drinking glasses, bottle caps, or lids.

Thanks for your patience while this work was completed 🙏

23/07/2026

Just a reminder that our 24/7 glass drop off will be closed for 2 weeks beginning Monday 27th July.
Please bring your glass around the back during our opening hours (9am-4:30pm)

Nga Mihi!

We're making it easier and safer for everyone to recycle glass at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre on Maria Place.

From Monday 27 July, work will begin to remove the existing ramp and stairs at the 24/7 glass recycling area and replace them with a new ground-level drop-off, making the facility more accessible and easier for everyone to use.

The work is expected to take around two weeks (weather dependent). During this time, the 24/7 glass recycling area will be temporarily unavailable.

You can still drop off your glass for recycling inside the centre’s yard during usual opening hours of 9.00am–4.30pm, seven days a week.

Thanks for your patience while these improvements are carried out.

13/06/2026

The time has come for our greenwaste mountain to be taken away by our wonderful contractors again.
While this work is completed our greenwaste pit will be closed to all drop offs.
We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
Nga Mihi

17/04/2026

Household Hazardous Waste Day (coming up on Saturday 9 May) is a great chance to clear your shed of many unwanted items that can’t go to landfill.

However please be aware there’s some items that can’t be accepted on the day, that can be disposed of safely through other avenues year-round ♻️

At the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre we accept:
• batteries (lead-based, lithium, alkaline and more)
• waste motor oil (for a small charge)

You can take old paint to retailers like Resene or Guthrie Bowron through their paint return and disposal scheme.

For other hazardous material, such as asbestos and fertiliser, it’s best to get in touch with the council’s waste team by emailing [email protected]

The council facilitates an annual Household Hazardous Waste Day that requires registration to drop off hazardous waste