DUE TO CONSTRUCTION AROUND MARIA PLACE WATER MAIN, OUR GATES ARE CLOSED UNTIL WATER IS RESTORED.
WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED THAT 8AM TO 3PM IS THE WATER SHUT OFF PERIOD.
ANY QUERIES RING WHANGANUI DISTRICT COUNCIL 06 3490001
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Hours of Operation during Christmas and New Year 2020/21
Opening Hours during Xmas/New Year period
Wednesday 23 December 2020: 9.00am – 4.00pm (Reduced Hours)
Thursday 24 December 2020: 9.00am – 3.00pm (Reduced Hours)
Friday (Xmas Day) 25 December 2020: GATE CLOSED
Saturday (Boxing Day) 26 December 2020: GATE CLOSED
Sunday 27 December 2020: 9.00am – 3.00pm (Reduced Hours)
Monday 28 December 2020: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Tuesday 29 December 2020: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Wednesday 30 December 2020: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Thursday 31 December 2020: 9.00am – 3.00pm (Reduced Hours)
Friday 01 January 2021: GATE CLOSED
Saturday 02 January 2021: GATE CLOSED
Sunday 03 January 2021: 9.00am – 3.00pm (Reduced Hours)
Monday 04 January 2021: 9.00am – 3.00pm (Reduced Hours)
AGM
WHEN-MONDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2020
TIME-11AM
WHERE- WRRC – HARAKEKE ROOM
Donald Trott gives cakes to celebrate the 9th anniversary for WRRC
Another year Donald Trott gifts celebration cakes to the staff of the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Seen here presenting to Centre Manager Dale Cobb to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Centre.
Thank you Donald for your generous support and making us all feel special at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre.
WRRC reopening Tuesday 28 April 2020
The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre will open for recycling and green waste collection services from Tuesday 28 April 2020
ACCESS
During COVID-19 Alert Level 3, only the front of the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre will be open for recycling.
HOURS
Monday – Sunday 09.00am – 10.00am ONLY OPEN TO CITIZENS 65+
Monday – Sunday 10.00am – 04.30pm OPEN TO ALL -Due to queues and long delays the time of closing may vary.
Monday – Sunday. 04.30pm – 09.00am CLOSED (Centre will not be accessible during these hours)
We are experiencing heavy volumes and long DELAYS so please follow instructions.
TRAFFIC CONTROL
Staff will manage traffic flow in Maria Place and into the centre.
There will be no walking access to the front of the centre at any time,
YOU MUST REMAIN IN YOUR VEHICLE.
A maximum of (6) vehicles will be permitted access at any one time.
ONE OUT – ONE IN policy
ONLY (1) PERSON from each vehicle is permitted to recycle.
GREENWASTE
Greenwaste entrance is on the left furthest driveway from the Fire Station. Follow signs.
Drive directly to the greenwaste pit and remain in your vehicle.
An operator will process your payment and give further instructions.
EFTPOS SALES ONLY – NO CASH
E WASTE / SCRAP METAL
We will not be accepting these products during COVID-19 Alert Level 3 status.
CONCLUSION
We must apply these stringent controls to preserve the basic principle and purpose for
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 status, to restrict contact with others by implementing effective hygiene practices, maintaining a physical distance and contactless engagement. Community cooperation and calm is encouraged and will ensure a safe environment and experience.
Dale Cobb
Centre Manager
Jigsaw re-purposing plastic OVI bottles
Introducing Hayley from Jigsaw, who collects OVI plastic bottles from WRRC to make visual aids to assist those with autism.
*NEW* ReSource Whanganui website
We’re pleased to be in collaboration with Whanganui District Council and Sustainable Whanganui on this new website. ReSource Whanganui is an A to Z directory specifically for our Whanganui community to learn more about how to Re-educate ourselves to Reduce and Reuse as well as Recycle more of what we currently send to landfill.
Jona Nareki recycling at Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre
Proof that NZ Sevens All Blacks also recycle. Proud to have Jona Nareki recycle product here at the WRRC, and taking time to rest at home with his family in Whanganui before the rugby season kicks off again.
Thanks a million Fiona for your support
Another one of our local customers who has generously dropped off some home baking products for the team at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Fiona Siddals is a regular client, and appreciates the effort and service our team members provide every time she visits the centre. Thanks a million Fiona for your support.
Donald Trott gifts an 8th anniversary cake to WRRC
One of our most regular and respected customers Donald Trott gifts a celebration cake to the staff at the Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Seen here presenting the 8th anniversary cake to the Centre Manager Dale Cobb.
Cobb says, “Donald is one of a group of very unique individuals who visit the site regularly, a real gem and genuine good bugger who makes us all feel very special here at the centre. He has been gifting cakes on an annual basis for a number of years now, and we can’t thank Donald enough for his generous support. “
