Pollution & waste

Contaminated land

Sometimes our activities past and present have harmful effects on the land where it took place.

Farms produce many types of waste and disposing of them correctly is important.

Hazardous substances are a feature of everyday life, and it's important to manage them safely.

Interested in the how pollution prevention can benefit your business? Find out more here.

What you can and can’t burn in Southland, and when you can burn it.

Advice on a range of activities that can cause pollution of our air, land and waterways.

What's down your drain? Stormwater is a combination of surface runoff, rainwater and contaminants.

Spills of any sort can be harmful for livelihoods, the environment and cause health risks.