Earlier in the year, we answered the call for help from our sister company Econowaste in Auckland, who were working tirelessly to assist with the emergency response clean-up efforts from the devastating floods that had recently wreaked havoc across Auckland.

Without hesitation, we sent resources to provide support and assistance to those local communities affected.

In the wake of the devastating floods that struck Auckland, local waste collectors are going above and beyond to help with the clean-up efforts. Andrew Sclater, Operations Manager for Econowaste explains; ‘It has been extremely busy, our local teams have been working round the clock. Currently, we are assisting Auckland Council’s relief efforts and have crews in Waitakere, North Shore, and Central Auckland, dropping off bins and assisting with street clean-ups. We understand how important it is to get things back on track quickly following an emergency event like this one –and we won't let people down."

With homes and businesses inundated with water and mud, these heroic waste collectors have been tirelessly working around the clock to ensure that debris is quickly removed so that residents can start rebuilding their lives. As one collector explained: “I feel like I’m doing something important here, it's a once-in-a-lifetime situation that hopefully won't happen again for a very long time. Some of the stories from the affected homeowners are heart-breaking - we're happy to help; it makes you grateful to be able to do something positive”

It's clear that these waste collectors are playing an invaluable role in helping Auckland recover from its recent ordeal - not just through removing debris but also by providing moral support to those affected by this disaster. Our essential service heroes deserve full recognition for their efforts and, again, are at the forefront of keeping our communities safe and healthy.

A huge shout out to all our crews who have been involved in the response - you are truly heroes, and we are immensely proud of you!