Since 2016, our EV programme has reduced emissions by replacing diesel with 27 zero-emission electric trucks, with more coming soon.
Our modern engineered landfills play an important role in protecting the environment. Capturing over 90% of the biogas produced from waste and turning it into electricty, our Redvale Landfill & Energy Park is Auckland’s largest renewable energy generator.
We collect and recycle end-of-life tyres into fuel for Golden Bay Cement, reducing coal use, emissions, and supporting New Zealand’s circular economy.
Last week the Wellington District Court issued a not guilty verdict to a charge of recklessness against Waste Management following the tragic and avoidable death of one of our team, James Gideon, at Technical Services in Wellington in August 2017.
A key objective of this service is to maximise material recovery and reuse.
Danyon Thomas, who joined the company as a graduate in 2018, shares some thoughts about his time at Waste Management so far.
As an organisation, our purpose is to safeguard our beautiful environment through the sustainable management of our resources.
In 2020 Waste Management was able to cut operational carbon emissions and create enough renewable energy to power 24,000 homes.
Independent commissioners have approved Waste Management’s resource consent applications for Auckland Regional Landfill.
Earlier this month, New Zealand hosted the APEC CEO Summit - a virtual gathering of the world’s most powerful CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, prime ministers and presidents of APEC economies.
