Detailed submission - Transforming recycling

Overview

Too much rubbish is ending up in landfills and our environment.

We sought views on proposals to transform recycling in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The consultation closed on 22 May 2022.

The three proposals are:

• A container return scheme that encourages people to return their empty beverage containers for recycling [PDF, 1.4MB]
• Improvements to household kerbside recycling [PDF, 891KB]
• Separation of food scraps from general waste for all businesses [PDF, 865KB]

Read the full consultation document [PDF, 3MB]

Further information on the proposals

• Container Return Scheme
• Improvements to household kerbside recycling
• Webinars on the proposals

What happens next

This consultation closed on the 22nd of May 2022.

Ministry officials have analysed submissions. We received over 6,000 submissions from stakeholders including the general public, councils, NGOs, businesses and the beverage industry. 

The summary of submissions is likely to be published in early 2023. It will include how many submissions were received for each proposal. 

If you have any queries please contact transformingrecycling@mfe.govt.nz.