Xtreme no longer accepting Shein donations

Textiles Xtreme is no Longer accepting Shein for Donations This Plastic Free July we’re taking a hard stance on ultra-fast fashion . SHEIN’s impact is devastating for the environment, the garment workers, our community and our health. Xtreme is no longer accepting SHEIN for donations. We’re still accepting clothing donations, just not those branded SHEIN. Why? Shein […]

Safe Battery Disposal in Raglan

Battery disposal Hazardous Waste Battery fires in Raglan Battery fires are a serious risk for us all. If damaged or charged incorrectly they can cause a violent fire in seconds. There have been a growing number of violent battery fires across Aotearoa New Zealand, so Xtreme is working with our local Raglan Volunteer Fire Brigade […]

Worn tyres can now be dropped to site for free

Recycling Worn tyres can now be dropped to site for free We’ve seen some amazing repurposing of tyres into retaining walls, swings, chairs, and plushy ped beds … but we’ve also seen so many illegally dumped, or worse burnt. Disposal fees are now a thing of the past with the new Tyrewise scheme – we’ve […]

New collections for plastic and metal cap and lid recycling

Recycling New collections for plastic and metal cap and lid recycling Recycling week kicks off October 21st – 27th and it’s time to flip your lid. Metal and plastic lids can’t be recycled in kerbside recycling, but all lids can now be dropped in town at the Whāingaroa Enviornment Centre located at the Town Hall […]

Recycle Right In Raglan

Recycle right in raglan Recycling Changes to kerbside collections We’re always looking to the best community zero waste solutions; Whāingaroa has done and continues to do, an awesome job of washing, squashing and sorting recycling. However not every town manages waste like us. Recycling contamination from dirty or un-recyclable items is a big challenge. This […]