Our Values
Our team's shared vision defines us, aiding New Zealand's waste management.
Find out moreEach year, we collect over 1,000,000 tonnes of waste and recycle well over 200,000 tonnes.
We are the largest composter in New Zealand, the largest waste-to-energy provider and have the largest commercial electric fleet in New Zealand, all powered by electricity from waste. As a team, we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to redirect, neutralise and use waste.
In 2023, we made significant strides with the introduction of Porohita, our new sustainability strategy.
This strategy aligns closely with WM’s core business goals, focusing on five strategic pillars that guide our future sustainability efforts.
Based on WM New Zealand’s 2024 Annual Volumes Report, Recovery Dashboard (as per our SLL reporting), verified carbon reporting, ETS reporting, site environmental reporting and December 2024 Fleet List.
Follow Ruby’s Christmas Journey as she travels through a year of environmental action, innovation and community care across Aotearoa.
WM New Zealand celebrates International Women’s Day by honouring wāhine across the business and recognising outstanding leadership, including our 2025 Leader of the Year.
A major renewable energy milestone sees landfill gas turned into enough clean electricity to power Wellington homes for a year, driving Aotearoa’s low‑emissions future.
WM New Zealand’s electric heavy fleet has surpassed 3 million kilometres, avoiding 5,600 tonnes of emissions and accelerating nationwide decarbonisation.