The Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) 2024 sets our direction and work to manage and reduce waste.

It is a long document, so we have created this snapshot version (summary)

The draft plan is shaped by findings from our Waste Assessment 2023, and suggestions gathered in 2023 through engagement with iwi/Māori and key stakeholders.

It is guided by the same Zero Waste by 2040 vision for Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland as previous plans.

The revised version contains updated principles and objectives to guide decision-making and sets actions and targets for the next six years.

What is being proposed

The draft plan includes proposals to:

  • focus on rethinking how products are designed and extending their life span, and options to re-use, repair or repurpose items
  • target construction and demolition waste and focus on organic, plastics, packaging and textile waste, and biosolids (organic materials resulting from the treatment of wastewater)
  • move from weekly to fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections. You can view frequently asked questions on this proposal.
  • speed up efforts to minimise operational waste from the Auckland Council Group (Auckland Council and its council-controlled organisations)
  • address litter and illegal dumping to protect public health and the environment.

What we want your feedback on

We want your feedback on this draft plan to help us protect Auckland’s environment, people and resources by changing the way we manage and minimise waste.

Draft Hauraki Gulf Islands Waste Plan 2024

A Draft Hauraki Gulf Island Waste Plan 2024 for Aotea / Great Barrier, Waiheke, Kawau and Rakino islands is included as an appendix of the draft WMMP 2024.

This plan acknowledges the unique challenges and opportunities of dealing with waste in island communities.

How you can learn more

To find more information on the plan you can:

  • review the draft plans and snapshot version (summary), and discuss with family, friends and colleagues
  • watch a short presentation on the plan
  • attend a public information webinar including Q&A session
  • attend an information webinar on commercial waste including Q&A session
  • email us at wasteplan2024@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have a question about the draft plan or consultation process
  • attend a face-to-face event

How you can have your say

To have your say, you can:

  • complete our online feedback form
  • attend a Regional organisation/interest group event or Māori organisation event to give verbal feedback (i.e. interest group events)
  • scan and email your completed form to wasteplan2024@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
  • hand your completed form in at your local library with council services
  • attend a face-to-face event

When you can have your say

Have your say closed Thursday 28 March 2024.

What happens next

We will review your submissions and create a feedback summary.

In June-July 2024, local boards were asked for their input.

The Planning Environment and Parks Committee adopted the plan on 10 October 2024. It will be uploaded to our council website in late November.