Waste collection and operation

Waste professionals need to be licensed by Council before starting operations, under legislation and local bylaws.

You can find out more about waste management in Kāpiti in our Rubbish and recycling section.

Waste collection

To become a waste collector in Kāpiti, organisations must hold a Waste Collector's licence from the Council.

To be considered for a Waste Collector's licence, complete the Waste Collector's Licence[PDF 425 KB] application form, and include information about:

how your operation will contribute to the objectives of Council’s Waste Management Plan (waste minimisation: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, treatment and disposal, in that order)
methodology details, eg, frequency, location (areas) to be collected from, means of removal, transportation and disposal
levels of training provided for collection staff
number of vehicles, their registration numbers and types of vehicles, types of receptacles
experience, reputation and track record in the waste industry
past operational issues affecting performance
certificate of public liability insurance.

To operate a waste management facility Kāpiti, organisations must hold a Waste Operator's licence from the Council.

To be considered for a Waste Operator's licence, complete the Waste Operator's Licence[PDF 357 KB] application form, and include information about:

how your operation will contribute to the objectives of Council’s Waste Management Plan (waste minimisation: reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, treatment and disposal, in that order)
what treatment (if any) will be carried out on the waste at the Facility
methodology details, eg, means of recycling, recovering, reusing, treatment and (if applicable) disposal
levels of training provided facility staff
experience, reputation and track record in the waste industry
details of past operational issues affecting performance
certificate of public liability insurance.