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General Waste

Our general waste bins are ideal for households, prioritising sustainability with over 30 years of expertise. We provide tailored solutions, using advanced technology for a greener New Zealand.

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Commitment to Sustainability

Together, in partnership with New Zealanders, we take care of New Zealand's waste and recycling and in doing so, protect our whenua (land), and care for our tangata (people) with future generations in mind. 

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Service

We deliver tailored waste solutions for homes and businesses. With over 30 years of expertise, we prioritise environmental sustainability, ensuring responsible waste disposal for a greener future in New Zealand.

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Why WM New Zealand

We believe in maximising the potential of discarded items, employing advanced technology to enhance collection, recycling, and landfill operations, and fostering a sustainable future for New Zealand.

Wheelie bin

Our general waste wheelie bins cater for all sorts of household waste large or small families can generate. Get rid of your general household waste hygienically with the right size bin and pick up frequency for your household.

  • 240 Litre

    240 Litre

    General waste

    Suitable for households with 5-6 people

    Holds approximately 4 x 60 litre rubbish bags

  • 140 Litre

    140 Litre

    General waste

    Suitable for households with 3-4 people

    Holds approximately 2.3 x 60 litre rubbish bags

  • 80 Litre

    80 Litre

    General waste

    Suitable for households with 1-2 people

    Holds approximately 1.5 x 60 litre rubbish bags

Skip bin

Ideal for

  • Moving house
  • Renovation
  • Construction
  • Demolition
  • Large household clean out
  • A safe disposal solution for large volumes of bulky solid waste.

 

  • 9M³

    9M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 9m³
    Length 3.6m - 3.9m
    Width 1.5m - 1.7m
    Height 1.8m - 1.84m
    *Bin sizes vary  
  • 7.5M³

    7.5M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 7.5m³
    Length 3.6m - 3.9m
    Width 1.5m - 1.7m
    Height 1.38m - 1.42m
    *Bin sizes vary  
  • 4.5M³

    4.5M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 4.5m³
    Length 3.3 – 3.6m
    Width 1.5 – 1.7m
    Height 0.71 – 1.5m
    *Bin sizes vary  

FlexiBin

FlexiBin is a tough, heavy duty, disposable bag that can be used instead of a skip bin.

Simply purchase a FlexiBin from your nearest stockist. Fill the bag at your own pace and, once it is ready for removal, book and pay for your collection here

  • 3M³

    3M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 3m³
    length 2m
    Width 1.5m
    Height 1m
  • 2M³

    2M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 2m³
    length 2m
    Width 1m
    Height 1m
  • 1M³

    1M³

    General waste

    Nominal Capacity 1m³
    length 1m
    Width 1m
    Height 1m

Frequently asked questions

  • What can I put in my general waste skip bin?

    • Appliances
    • Construction and demolition waste
    • General household waste
    • Steel and metal
    • Tiles
    • Garden waste (modest amounts allowed)

    • Large quantities of cleanfill, hardfill and soil
    • Asbestos and other toxic materials
    • Gas bottles
    • Tyres
    • Car or lithium batteries
    • Liquids and paint
    • Fridges or freezers unless degassed
    • Chemicals and hazardous items
    • Polystyrene (modest amounts allowed) *No polystyrene allowed in skips in Hawke’s Bay
  • What can I put in my general waste wheelie bin?

    • Household waste that cannot be reused or recycled.

    • Hot ashes or liquids
    • Batteries
    • Gas bottles
    • Garden waste
    • Medical waste and sharps
    • Building materials
    • Large household items
    • Chemicals and hazardous items
  • What can I put in my general waste FlexiBin?

    • Construction waste
    • Demolition waste
    • Tiles
    • Soil
    • Rubble
    • Appliances
    • Household waste

    • Hazardous waste
    • Asbestos
    • Gas bottles
    • Car or lithium batteries
    • Food waste
    • Chemicals
    • Paint
    • Fluorescent tubes
    • Tyres
    • Large quantities of clean fill, hard fill, and soil
    • Fridges or freezers unless degassed