Recycling at events

Reducing waste is an important part of planning a successful event.

Event organisers are encouraged to have practical systems in place to minimise the amount of material sent to landfill before, during and after their event.

Effective waste minimisation can:

• reduce environmental impacts
• enhance your event's appeal to sponsors and stakeholders
• increase environmental awareness among attendees
• meet growing community expectations for sustainable practices
• create a positive culture amongst organisers, staff and volunteers. 

A good approach is to focus on the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Compost whenever possible.

Consider what waste your event is bringing on site, how will they be used and what steps can be taken to reduce your event's environmental impact on the Whangārei District.

Ensure you engaged with key stakeholders, including suppliers, caterers, stallholders, cleaners, recycling and waste companies. Secure their commitment to play their part in delivering a low-waste event.

You can find out more about developing a Zero Waste event and download a template on our events management resources page.

Zero Waste – Events management resources

Check out our A to Z Recycling and Disposal Guide for guidance on what can be reused or recycled in Whangārei.

A to Z Recycling and Disposal Guide

Advice

If you would like advice on minimising waste at your event, please contact the Venues and Events team.

Email: events@wdc.govt.nz

Alternatively, you can contact Community Business and Environment Centre who can provide advice and resources for your event.

Email: admin@cbec.co.nz 

Phone: 09 408 1092