YOUR NEIGHBOURS ARE ALREADY TURNING FOOD SCRAPS INTO CLEAN ENERGY
More than 1,415 Ellerslie households are already using the food scraps service, helping divert 122,210kg of food scraps from landfill.
Putting your food scraps bin out on collection day might feel like a small action, but across Ellerslie it adds up quickly – and it creates real value for your community.
From your kitchen to the gas grid, glasshouses, and farms.
When Ellerslie residents use their food scraps bin, those scraps are turned into:
- Renewable gas that’s cleaned and fed into the gas grid to help power homes and businesses
- Energy and warmth used to help grow and ripen tomatoes in nearby glasshouses
- Fertify, a nutrient‑rich fertiliser used on local farms to grow more food
This means the food scraps from your kitchen can help produce food you’ll see on supermarket shelves and energy used by Aucklanders every day.
You’re not doing this alone
Many households in Ellerslie already take part – making food scraps part of their weekly routine. When more people join in, the benefits grow for the whole community.
Using your food scraps bin helps:
- Reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill
- Support local food production
- Keep valuable resources in use
Need a bin or a quick fix?
Missing or damaged bin? Request a replacement — takes a couple of minutes online.
Need a caddy? A benchtop kitchen caddy makes daily collection easier. We're offering free replacements for Ellerslie households while stocks last — don't miss out, e-mail us today.
Join other Ellerslie households by putting your food scraps bin out each week – it’s a simple habit with shared benefits.
