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On the 1st of July 2025, the New Zealand Government raised the waste levy to $65.00 per tonne. This levy is imposed on metal recyclers when they dispose of the waste that has been generated by their recycling processes.
In response to this increase, we will be adjusting our waste disposal fee from $30.00/T to $45.00/T effective from the 1st of August 2025.
This waste disposal fee will be applied to all purchases of light grade dirty/shredder feed and vehicles to help us manage the costs associated with the processing, transporting, and disposal of non-metallic waste. Separated, clean light grade materials will not be subjected to this fee.
Please note that Metalcorp remains committed to working with industry groups in lobbying the government regarding the impact that the waste levy rate is having on metals recycling, and to affect change where possible.
Saturdays can be busy at Metalcorp!
If you're planning to visit us on a Saturday, please ensure you arrive by 11:30am - this gives our team the time they need to 'weigh and pay' you for your metals.
Customer's arriving after 11:30am may not be able to be served.
Important things to note: