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Our team's shared vision defines us, aiding New Zealand's waste management.
Find out moreEach year, we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes.
We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.
In 2023, we made significant strides with the introduction of Porohita, our new sustainability strategy.
This strategy aligns closely with WM’s core business goals, focusing on five strategic pillars that guide our future sustainability efforts.
Based on WM New Zealand’s 2024 Annual Volumes Report, Recovery Dashboard (as per our SLL reporting), verified carbon reporting, ETS reporting, site environmental reporting and December 2024 Fleet List.
WM New Zealand welcomes its first electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic, designed to improve crew safety, comfort and support lower-emissions waste collection.
Operations Supervisor Sarah Tipping shares how trust, recognition and empathy are strengthening teams and customer outcomes at WM New Zealand.
Global disruption is exposing how vital plastics are to New Zealand’s infrastructure, healthcare, food systems and everyday resilience.
WM New Zealand supports South Auckland communities tackling moth plant, providing safe disposal solutions that protect waterways and prevent environmental spread.