Recycling and waste

Inventory of Solid Wastes Management and Disposal in Taranaki - published 2009

The project reported in this study covers the identification of the collection, recycling, recovery, treatment, and disposal of industrial and agricultural wastes within the region other than through Colson Road landfill. It has gathered data on waste management activities in the region, across municipal, industrial, and commercial operators dealing with solid wastes, where this is available, and has provided comment and estimates in other cases. The inventory also covers liquid wastes such as used oil, paints, grease trap/sump wastes, and farm effluent. In addition, some wastes of a more commercial nature were covered, including electronic waste and cooking oils. Hard copy: Free

Marfell Park, New Plymouth, Environmental Investigation - published 2009

A report by Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd on an environmental investigation, commissioned by the Taranaki Regional Council, at Marfell Park, New Plymouth.

Marfell Park Sampling Plan - published 2009

A plan drawn up by Pattle Delamore Partners Ltd for an environmental investigation at Marfell Park, New Plymouth

Patea Freezing Works Detailed Site Investigation Report - published 2008

A report on a major contamination investigation at the abandoned Patea Freezing Works, which has lain disused for 20 years. On-site work began in January 2008 but was dramatically interrupted on Ash Wednesday, 6 February, by a major fire at the old works.

Investigation into Taranaki's Rural Waste Stream - published 2005

The investigation was based on face-to-face interviews with occupants on 90 farms, randomly selected to represent the types of farming undertaken in Taranaki. It included questions on 16 different waste types, as well as background questions on farm and household waste disposal practices. Hard copy: $20 + GST

Guidelines for the control of drilling waste disposal onto and into land - published 2005

A resource consent is needed to discharge drilling fluids, cuttings or wastes onto or into land in the Taranaki region in accordance with the Regional Fresh Water Plan for Taranaki. The guidelines set out in this document represent generic guidance for potential operators, and the regional community as to what the Council expects from consent applicants and field operators. The guidelines also serve as a source of information and explanation behind the Council’s approach.Hard copy: $15 + GST

Cleaning up the Leftovers - published 2004

This booklet is about a Taranaki environmental success story. It is about how regional and local government, with the assistance of the Ministry for the Environment, agriculture and industry, and with the participation and response of the region's community, have rid the region of proglems relating to a legacy of hazardous wastes - old and unwanted agrichemicals lying in sheds and workshops in the country and in towns. Hard copy: Free

Waste Management: Report on Pilot Study in Taranaki - published 2001

The Council, with the endorsement of the three district councils in the region, carried out a pilot study in 2000/2001 to identify and explore opportunities for waste minimisation in representative businesses. The study involved site visits and discussions with owners, managers and operators of thirteen selected small businesses and opportunities for environmental and economic benefits from efficient waste management practices were identified. Hard copy: $15 + GST

Investigation of alleged agrichemical waste disposal sites in New Plymouth - published 2001

Investigation of past refuse dumping sites in Taranaki - published 1995

In 1994-95, the Taranaki Regional Council undertook to identify and assess old refuse dumps throughout the region. This was the first investigation of such magnitude undertaken by the Council into refuse disposal sites. Eighty sites were assessed and the results are reported here.