LOCAL TO TAURANGA  ·  SERVICING THE BAY OF PLENTY & THE NORTH ISLAND 24/7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE   07 541 3402
Liquid waste removal specialists · Since 1980

Liquid
waste.
Sorted.

From septic tanks at home to complex commercial clean-ups, we're the local team with the experience and equipment to get it done properly.

Petes Takeaways green and silver liquid waste vacuum tanker
PROUDLY TAURANGA BASED
READY
24/7
40+Years of hands-on experience
24/7Emergency call-out service
12k LCapacity of our largest tankers
BOPBased locally, working North Island-wide
What we do

THE RIGHT SOLUTION. THE RIGHT PEOPLE.

Every site is different. Our experienced operators and specialist fleet can tackle the everyday jobs and the ones that need a little more thinking.

Petes Takeaways branded vehicle
01 / HOME & PROPERTY

Septic tank
emptying

Reliable pumping and removal for homes, rural properties and lifestyle blocks, with practical advice from people who know their stuff.

A local business. A lot of know-how.

GOOD PEOPLE. BIG TRUCKS. NO FUSS.

We've been helping Bay of Plenty homes and businesses with liquid waste jobs since 1980. Today we combine decades of local knowledge with a modern fleet and experienced people.

Locally owned & operatedExperienced operatorsModern specialist fleetSafety-first approach
Get to know us
Petes Takeaways branded specialist tanker
ESTABLISHEDTAURANGA
SINCE 1980.
How we work

KEEPING IT STRAIGHTFORWARD.

Tell us what is happening, and we'll work out the safest, most practical way forward.

01

Tell us what you need.

Call our team or submit a service enquiry. Tell us a little about the site, the type of waste and whether it's urgent.

02

We'll make a plan.

We'll assess the job, talk through access and timing, and arrange the right truck and people for the work.

03

Consider it handled.

Our operators turn up ready to work, remove the waste safely and give you useful advice if there's anything else to know.

Specialist vacuum equipment
Capability that counts

BUILT FOR THE BIG JOBS.

From regular maintenance through to large-scale emergency waste removal, our equipment and experienced people give customers confidence that the job is in capable hands.

7M LLiquid waste transported from a local authority treatment plant over a three-month project.
100K LLiquid fat collected and disposed of from council stormwater drains on a major job.
Explore our capabilities
Good work gets noticed

DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.

We've been lucky enough to work with some great locals over the years. Here's what a couple of them had to say.

Arrived on time and got on with the job - professionally and all done in a short time.

Geoff James
Petes Takeaways customer
Helpful to know

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS.

Not sure how a service works or what you should have ready? Here are a few things we're asked regularly.

More septic FAQs
How often should a septic tank be emptied?

Many household systems are serviced every three to four years, but the interval depends on the system, household size and usage. Check your system guidance and ask our team about your property.

What should I do before the truck arrives?

Provide safe truck access, identify the tank location and tell us about gates, pets, narrow driveways, buried services or other site constraints.

Do you work with commercial and industrial sites?

Yes. We provide suitable commercial liquid waste removal, grease trap servicing, hydro excavation, jetting and other specialist services. Waste classification and access are assessed before work begins.

Can you help if I have an urgent overflow?

We provide a 24/7 emergency call-out service. Call 07 541 3402 for urgent assistance, rather than using the enquiry form.

Let's get it sorted

GOT A JOB FOR PETES?

Routine septic service, commercial clean-up or something out of the ordinary. Tell us what you're dealing with and we'll take it from there.

24/7 EMERGENCY? CALL 07 541 3402