New Plymouth District Council is committed to creating a Zero Waste district. Zero Waste is about rethinking how we use and consume resources to reduce our impact on the environment and avoid waste as much as possible. Events can create a lot of waste so it is important to plan how to manage this.
If you are planning a public event in the district, it is a mandatory to have a waste minimisation plan. If you are using NPDC reserve land or an NPDC facility, a venue hire agreement must also be arranged before submitting this application. Please Contact us (npdc.govt.nz) if you need help.
Funding is available to cover the cost of divertible waste (e.g., mixed recycling, compostable waste, glass, cardboard, clear/ clean pallet wrap). The event organiser is responsible for the cost of all waste sent to landfill. More details about funding eligibility are in the next section.
A Waste Minimisation Officer will be in touch following submission of your application to discuss your plan and provide more information on supplies and resources available to support you.