We are a community facility taking charge of our Zero Waste future by encouraging reuse and recycling through fun, hands-on education. We accept pre-loved items that can be reused or upcycled, reusable building materials, and recyclable materials. These items are taken for free - find out more below.
Mon 27 Mar
Closed
Tue 28 Mar
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Wed 29 Mar
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Thu 30 Mar
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Fri 31 Mar
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sat 01 Apr
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Sun 02 Apr
10:00AM – 4:00PM
Email: Shop and drop-off - junction@wise.org.nz. Recycling plant tours and workshops - info@sustainabletaranaki.org.nz
Recycling bins: Open 8am to 4.30pm, seven days (except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday and Anzac Day).
Note: Landfill and green waste still goes to the New Plymouth Transfer Station.
The Junction is a key part of our goal of becoming a Zero Waste region. Operated by WISE Charitable Trust and Sustainable Taranaki, The Junction is a community facility where we’re taking charge of our Zero Waste future by changing attitudes around waste minimisation and reuse. We do this through fun, hands-on education programmes that encourage reduction of waste through reuse and recycling as well as encouraging the donation of preloved goods for resale.
Stage one of The Junction has opened with a drop-off area for recyclables and reusables, a shop and an education space, as well as the large artwork Pine Forest by Rose Petterson, which is made from off-cuts from building sites.
Stage two could include a workshop, a waste-to-art area and a site for businesses to set up activities. Development of stage two will depend on funding and public demand.
We have a wonderful education space and our tours are designed to accommodate a range of ages and up to 38 people.
Tours take place in the education space which looks down onto the facility through a huge 6m viewing window. They are an hour and a half in length and have been tailored to suit young children (3+), reading age students, and adults from across the community. Tours are $5 per person (which you get back as a voucher to spend at The Junction shop).
Will and Able bulk refillable products are sold at The Junction. Bring your own containers and fill up on eco-dish liquid, eco-hand soap, eco-laundry liquid, eco-multi-purpose cleaner and eco-toilet cleaner.
Fixing and recycling our broken electronics is much better for the environment than putting them in the landfill. We correctly dispose of all e-waste, recycling all reusable material.
There is a fee for this service. To find out more, and for information about commercial e-waste disposal, please see the link below.
**Note, prices are subject to change.
See the E-cycle website for more information about e-waste.
If your unwanted computer equipment, printer or fax still has life left in it you could sell it or give it away:
Note: Delete all personal data from your computer before disposing it. If in doubt about how to do this contact a local computer service shop.
Large businesses and government agencies have the option to insist that their suppliers take back unwanted equipment.
You can also contact E-cycle directly to arrange recycling of commercial quantities of e-waste.
If you have an unwanted photocopier, contact the manufacturer, e.g., Fuji Xerox, Konica Minolta, Ricoh, Canon, as they may be willing to collect it for refurbishing or recycling. There might be a cost depending on location, age of machine, etc.
Construction leftovers | Small furniture | Other |
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Tiles |
Side tables |
Kitchenware |
Bricks and pavers |
Chairs |
Bicycles |
Timber |
Shelves |
Children's toys |
Roofing iron |
Tables |
Tools |
Guttering and downpipes |
Ottomans |
Outdoor furniture |
Tapware and accessories |
Desks |
Jewellery |
Wooden boards |
Filing cabinets |
Sporting goods |
Screws/nails |
Craft materials |
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Cabinets/vanities |
E-waste | |
Light fittings |
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Spare parts |
Please note all items must be in good condition, we will not accept items that are in a poor condition and are not be able to be sold through The Junction store.
Household batteries | Scrap metals | Oral care products (tooth brushes, toothpaste tubes) |
Milk bottle tops | Aluminium can tabs/wine tops | L'Or/L'Affare/Moccona/Illy/Jed's/Nescafe Dolce Gusto Coffee Capsules |
Shaving razors | Zip-lock bags/cling wrap | TetraPaks/Liquid paperboard (juice; long-life milk & alternative milk cartons) |
Windows/doors | Large furniture | Pet goods |
Glass and mirrors | Ladders | |
Gib board | China/bric-a-brac |
Whether we can accept these goods will depend on the condition of the product, and the space we have available to store them. It may pay to call ahead before bringing these items. Please phone 0508 238 837 to double-check.
Car seats | Explicit content | Paint and chemicals |
Baby walkers | Munitions | General waste |
Cots | Fireworks | Asbestos containing items |
Safety equipment | Food items | Tyres |
Pirated items | Hazardous materials |