Commercial, trade or industrial new-builds or alterations intending to discharge trade waste into the public wastewater network must acquire a Permit to Install Trade Waste Devices.
This ensures the building or premises is fitted with devices suitable for the type and volume of Trade Waste it will discharge.
Once approved, the Trade Waste Officer will issue the applicant with a Permit to Install Trade Waste Devices letter (including approved plans). This letter must be included in the Building Consent Application.
You'll need to provide the following information with your application.
Download the application, print and complete it by hand.
Permit to install trade waste devices application(PDF, 266KB)
Email your completed application and supporting information to:
Email: mailroom@wdc.govt.nz
We will check for any known capacity restrictions or issues and contact the applicant if more information is needed.
If approved, we will send you a Permit to Install Trade Waste Devices letter which includes approved plans.
Attach your permit to install trade waste devices letter, including approved plans, to your building consent application.
Apply for a building consent
Prior to opening the business, the business owner discharging trade waste will need to apply for a Trade Waste Consent (approval to start discharging trade waste).
Apply for a trade waste consent
Post your completed application and supporting information to:
Whangarei District Council Private Bag 9023 Te Mai Whangārei 0143
Bring your completed application and supporting information into one of our Customer Service centres:
Te Iwitahi (civic centre) 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei Hours: Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed public holidays
Ruakākā service centre 9 Takutai Place, RuakākāHours: Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm Closed public holidays
For non-urgent sewage or wastewater issues or to request information, please use the link below.
Report an issue
See the project page for details