Winter Fair & Ski Sale
** Saturday & Sunday 7th-8th May ** Heading up the mountain this season but haven’t got a fortune to spend? Don’t miss Wastebusters’ big winter stock drop. We have a range of second-hand boards, skis and boots. Plus pre-loved pants, jackets, gloves and goggles....
Wastebusters hubs “ready to go” as container return scheme mooted
After over a decade of campaigning, Wastebusters is welcoming the beverage container return scheme proposed by the Government. We are keen and ready to go! In New Zealand, recycling of beverage containers currently lags at around 50%. The Environment Minister expects...
Celebrate slow fashion this March
It's that time of year again when we turn the spotlight on clothing consumption and waste. But this year, we’re focusing on Slow Fashion. (No six items challenge this year, there are too many other challenges!) What is slow fashion? In short, it's quality-based,...
Reuse Customer Service Stars – Wanaka
Wastebusters is hiring new crew members for the Wanaka Shop. Have fun at work while you’re helping to reduce waste going to landfill and make our community more resourceful. You’ll join our reuse team, receiving, sorting and selling second-hand stuff. Like the rest...
Waste Minimisation for Businesses
A workshop for businesses looking to reduce their waste with a facilitated panel discussion followed by Q&A and group conversations. Gina Dempster from Wastebusters will give you the facts about recycling in our district and how to use the waste hierarchy as a...
Our summer hours
Wastebusters is open 9am-5pm EVERY day except Christmas Day! Yes, we're open Waitangi Day too. For those last minute presents, or something special for yourself, shop secondhand first and find something you love at Wasties. Plus, we have gift vouchers for the...