A Hub of Innovation in Onehunga, Auckland, Green Gorilla have two waste stream plants. One facility is focused on Building and Construction Waste and the other on Commercial and Industrial Waste. These two facilities sit side by side to optimise recycling of the waste.
Our flagship Auckland facility is more than just a site—it is the country’s largest Resource Recovery Facility. Home to NZ’s biggest waste sorting process of its kind, our Auckland operation is now joined by our specialised Construction & Demolition (C&D) sister site in the Waikato.
By expertly processing both Commercial & Demolition (C&D) and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) waste, we strive for maximum diversion. When you use Green Gorilla™, you aren’t just keeping waste out of landfills; you ensure it lives again in a useful form.
How We Process Your Waste
Materials are fed into our mechanised system, utilizing large-scale mechanical separators, and dedicated manual sort lines. This ensures high-yield separation, diverting the maximum possible material to our network of specialist recyclers.
We separate and repurpose:
• Metals: Sent to specialist recycling plants.
• Wood: Treated wood is chipped for biofuel, landscaping chips and animal bedding.
• Plasterboard: Gypsum is separated for horticultural and agricultural use.
• Recyclables: Cardboard, paper, aluminium cans, steel, and plastic bottles
From single skip bins to complex waste management for large infrastructure projects.
Construction and demolition produce nearly 570,000 tonnes of waste a year in New Zealand—roughly half the entire landfill volume and equivalent to 23,155 shipping containers. While green building techniques are improving, the industry still creates massive amounts of material.
Green Gorilla™ is the vital link to closing the loop:
The “One Bin” Solution for Business.
Simplify your business waste with our One Bin For All Your Waste collection service. All your dry general waste—including cardboard, paper, glass, and plastics—goes into a single bin. We do the separating for you at our facility.
Why choose the One Bin system?
In New Zealand’s evolving waste landscape, choosing the right partner is crucial. With increasing landfill levies and a growing focus on the circular economy, you need a dynamic and agile recycling and waste management company that does more than just haul rubbish. Green Gorilla is that partner. We don’t just move waste — we help you eliminate it.
Our core mission is to transform your waste into valuable resources. We process materials that would otherwise end up in landfills back into products that benefit New Zealand’s economy and environment. This includes creating bio-fuel, a sustainable alternative to coal, and producing gypsum for the horticultural and agricultural sectors.
Our strength lies in helping our clients reduce waste at its source. Working to increase diversion through smart recycling streams and our Resource Recovery Facilities. We provide clear, auditable data to track your progress and demonstrate your commitment to sustainability by providing Green Star and Homestar reporting.
We embrace the irony of selling waste services while championing waste reduction. This is why we have invested millions in the new Kia Manawa Ora Resource Recovery Facility in Rotowaro to serve the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. Our goal is to shift the industry’s focus from disposal to resource recovery, delivering long-term environmental and commercial benefits for our clients.
Why Choose Green Gorilla? We’re Not Just Your Waste Collector; We’re Your Partner in a Circular Aotearoa.
