Zero Waste Ōtaki
Zero Waste Ōtaki are actively committed to: Diverting waste from landfill. Pathways to employment. Community engagement and education. Our first project is Domestic Wood recycling. Aimed at repurposing “good wood” and reducing the waste into landfill. Zero Waste Ōtaki has been developed over the past 3 years by members of the Ōtaki and Kāpiti Coast Community and is run by volunteers. We are based at 1 Riverbank Road Ōtaki, beside the transfer station. We are open to the public every Wednesday 9.30-10.30am, on the last Sunday morning of the month to noon and at other times by arrangement. Volunteer tasks Include: Sorting Wood De-nailing Wood Upcycling Items Building Items (ie: Planter Boxes) Administration and Documentation
Available Roles:
Furniture Upcycler/Restorer
Use your furniture restoration skills to help Zero Waste Ōtaki!
Wood Identification Enthusiast
Can you tell Matai from Mahogany? Help Zero Waste Ōtaki to identify donated and rescued wood.