Big news for Mercury Bay!
Wāhi Tukurua has launched Mercury Bay’s first-ever resource recovery centre at 239 South Highway, Whitianga – right next to the Refuse Transfer Station! We’re on a mission to rescue quality, reusable items from landfill and help our community cut down on waste. This new site is a huge step forward.
How it works – donated by locals, for locals
Got items too good to throw away? Everything we collect stays right here in Mercury Bay – supporting our community, not being shipped away.
Drop items off at our site by booking a time via our website. We’ve also got a truck ready to collect from your home, whether it’s a few bits or a whole house load.
Your generosity directly benefits your neighbours and our shared environment.
We’re a charity – not a business
We don’t aim to make a profit, but to keep things running, we do need to pass on the actual costs of responsibly disposing of certain items.
For example, e-waste and other tricky materials come with recycling fees – you simply pay what we pay. It’s all about staying afloat while keeping things fair, transparent, and focused on reducing waste.
Shop online, Save resources
All rescued goods are sold exclusively through our online store: wahitukurua.co.nz/shop. Browse treasures from the Whitianga site and support waste reduction, all from the comfort of home.
Words by Tracey Bell – Chair Wāhi Tukurua
