From composting projects to innovative product design, Council is providing support and funding for projects aiming to cut waste and keep material out of landfill.

Eligible applications may include composting infrastructure, repair-and-reuse initiatives, workshops and events, innovative waste-reduction products, and pilot projects.

Applications for grants, which are funded through the national waste disposal levy, can be made from 1 to 30 June.

There will be two funding streams available: grants under $7,000 open to anyone, and grants over $7,000 available to legal entities, such as businesses, charities, and incorporated groups.

Priority will be given to projects that avoid waste at the source, encourage reuse and repair, or reduce organic or construction/demolition waste.

Applicants must also operate in or provide waste minimisation outcomes to the city of Upper Hutt.

“Upper Hutt is proud to be a city with a thriving natural environment, and a highly innovative community,” says Mayor Peri Zee.

“We’ve seen grants like this reap great rewards around the country; we can’t wait to see those benefits in Upper Hutt.”

Council Group Manager Operations Tim Harty says Council is confident the fund will help grow local knowledge, encourage innovation in waste minimisation, and reduce the environmental and financial impacts of sending waste to landfill.

“Our previous sustainability stimulus grant had strong uptake, I’m sure this will be no different,” he says.

The grant is financed through the waste disposal levy provided by the Ministry for Environment and supports the Wellington Regional Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023–2029.

For more information visit the Waste Minimisation Grant

Source: Upper Hutt City Council

03/06/26