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  2. What We Do
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Waste Management and Circular Economy

Aotearoa NZ has one of the highest waste generation rates per capita in the world, with New Zealanders producing over 17 million tonnes of waste per year - the majority of this waste ends up in landfills and makes a significant contribution to our national Greenhouse Gas emissions.
At WSP we help our clients address the emerging challenges across this sector, supporting new and innovative approaches to manage waste and promote a more Circular Economy through our comprehensive end to end service offering.  

Our experienced team provide technical advice to resolve the most complex challenges and develop industry leading systems and facilities for the waste and resource recovery sector. 

Our specialist areas include:

Waste advisory services

-Policy, Strategy and Action Plans, Local Government guidelines, Waste Management and Minimisation Plans (WMMP), Options analysis and Feasibility Studies, Contracts and Performance Evaluation, Resource Efficiency

Waste systems design

- Precincts and Masterplanning, Building and Infrastructure Design, Transfer Station Design, Waste Management Plans (WMPs) for Planning Submission/C&D/Green Star, Loading and Logistics Management Plans

 Technology

– Equipment Selection, End Market Product Reviews, Research and Development, Waste Processing Technologies

Circular Economy

– Circular Economy Opportunities Identification and Reporting, Circular Economy in Design, Circularity Assessment tools, Materials Flow Analysis

What should we do with the waste we generate? What is the potential for recycling materials during a building redevelopment or demolition? Should materials be sent to landfills or to energy-from-waste (EfW) facilities? How can we implement a program where food waste and other biodegradable waste can be converted into renewable energy? Can a city’s waste management system handle the growing stream of electronic waste?

Our engineers and waste management specialists advise public bodies on regional waste policies, implement waste minimization programs for large corporations and design waste strategies for new developments and new EfW facilities. We provide services ranging from technical feasibility studies of new waste technologies and gasification techniques, through to the management and disposal of solid, hazardous and clinical waste.

WSP’s experts are familiar with major international and local waste regulations and international best practices, as well as the latest innovations and technologies. Our experts possess the experience and expertise to develop and deliver innovative, environmentally sound and legally compliant solutions to mitigate today’s challenging waste management and regulatory issues.

Our services span:

  • Strategy and Policy Development
  • Legislative Advice
  • Waste Audits and Minimization Strategies
  • Recycling and Composting Collection Methods
  • Strategies and Master Plans for New Developments
  • Site Waste Management Plans
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Mechanical, Biological and Thermal Treatment Options
  • Clinical and Hazardous Waste Management
  • Procurement Assistance
  • Technology Appraisals and Feasibility Studies
  • WRATE Modelling
  • Waste Composition Analysis and Program Management
  • Landfill, Leachate Treatment and Biogas Collection System Design
  • Waste Site Rehabilitation
  • Financial Models and Financial Assurance Documentation
  • Construction Administration and Inspection and Testing Services
  • Design, Operations and Closure Plans
  • Compliance Monitoring Programs

WSP takes a holistic approach across the waste hierarchy. Contact us to see how our solutions can deliver the best commercial returns, while contributing to a more sustainable future.