Kiwis leading the way with honest, local and affordable waste & recycling solutions
Here at Northland Waste, we firmly believe in the power of community. Our story began twenty years ago when our founders, an unlikely duo of an environmental scientist and a local contractor, met to put a plan in place to make a positive change. In an industry dominated by large multinationals, the vision was simple: To provide a local, honest, and affordable waste and recycling service that puts our customers first.


In our Kiwi endeavour, we're in it together.
At Northland Waste, we view our people as our most valuable asset. We are committed to nurturing their growth and development while creating a safe and supportive environment. Moreover, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff members by providing continuous training and upskilling opportunities. We are also invested in the local community and actively work towards employing local people. We are dedicated to delivering a quality workplace for our employees and strive to cultivate a positive working atmosphere that supports excellence, collaboration, and innovation.










Pioneering change in the waste industry
On a sunny day in January 2009, with not much fuss, Northland Waste was launched from a leaky port-a-com. We didn't need much back then, but we did have a bunch of good people, two trucks, one digger, 100 bins and a big dream.
The early days were far from easy, but we never lost sight of our goal to challenge the stronghold of the corporate giants by providing exceptional local services that were more responsive and cost-effective than the rest. We kept our focus on putting the customer first, and soon enough word spread about us and our customer base began to rapidly expand. As demand grew, so did we.
In 2013, we were eager to answer the call of our customers who wanted us to expand our services to Wellington and Auckland. We knew it was the right decision, so without hesitation, we took a leap of faith and launched our sister brands Econowaste & Low Cost Bins.
Fast forward twelve short years, a pinch of luck, and more good people, and we now care for 250,000 customers from Wellington to Kaitaia. Our operations have expanded to include just over 150 trucks, two sister brands, and eight branches, and are thankfully now minus one leaky port-a-com.
As we continue growing, we have stayed true to our simple vision; and our core values remain unchanged:
Always local, always kiwi.


Our Brands
Northland Waste
At Northland Waste, we are committed to providing our customers with a reliable, efficient, cost-effective waste and recycling collection service. We proudly operate from Kaitaia to the Puhoi Tunnel since 2009 and have built up a strong local presence with branches in Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Whangarei and Warkworth. With our comprehensive range of services, including skip bin hire, wheelie bins, jumbo bags, tailored commercial collection services and more.
Econowaste
Econowaste provides tailored commercial waste solutions to businesses throughout the Auckland region. Our commitment to excellent customer service sets us apart from others and ensures businesses get the best possible solution for their needs. With two local branches located in West Auckland and Hibiscus Coast, we provide knowledgeable and personalised local services that are tailored to meet your unique requirements. We understand that each business is different; therefore, our experienced team will help you find efficient rubbish and recycling solutions that suit your business's individual needs.
Low Cost Bins
The iconic Lower North Island-based Low Cost Bins has become a household name since its inception as an innovative way to make waste management more accessible and affordable for residential households. With distinctive red bins for households and businesses in Wellington, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Wairarapa, Palmerston North, Kapiti, Horowhenua and Whanganui regions.
Our Stories

Supporting our friends at the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade

Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon 2024

Northland Business Excellence Awards 2024

Hospice Sponsorship

Support Kawau Rescue Coastguard

Our New Custom BBQ

The Last Re:Sort Quarterly Donation

Snell's Beach School Visit
