07 Jul Repair Or Recycle
Posted at 05:54h
in Resources
Sometimes it seems like it’s easier to throw things away than to mend them.
But there are businesses who can help, and remember one woman’s trash is another woman’s treasure
Wastebusters
Cnr Riverbank and Ballantyne Roads
You can drop off a huge range of recyclables here, including some hard-to-recycle or unusual items like polystyrene, Tetra Pak, and computer equipment (for a small fee).
There is also an extensive reuse store where you can find heaps of second-hand items for bargain prices, including clothing, kitchenware, appliances, toys, bikes and more.
Metalworks Wanaka
54 Ballantyne Road
If you have a broken item made of metal, Metalworks can fix it, from coffee plungers to tools.
Metalworks Wanaka also repair and repurpose materials whenever possible, and finish their work with biodegradable materials where possible.