To continue to manage and dispose of the region’s waste in an environmentally responsible way, WM New Zealand is proposing to build new landfill cells (the lined areas that contain the waste), within the boundaries of the land already owned by WM New Zealand at Tirohia.
No disruptions due to Waitangi Day on Tuesday, February 6. Collections will continue.
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Hamilton-based Waste Management Resource Recovery Park located at 16 Wickham Street.
Learn moreHauraki District Council and Waikato Regional Council have publicly notified Waste Management’s application to build new landfill cells at Tirohia Landfill & Energy Park.
Learn moreWhen Waste Management purchased Tirohia Landfill in the Waikato three years ago, 70% of the methane gas produced by decomposing waste was released into the atmosphere.
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