"Obviously that is a huge savings for the Masters Games," Mr Gurton said.
Mr Gurton said Sustainable Whanganui provides recycling stations at the main venue and also promotes what's known as precycling.
"Precycling involves, for example, asking food vendors to use compostable packaging."
However, Sustainable Whanganui is not able to provide recycling at events happening outside the main Masters Games venues, such as Wembley Park.
"We're asking the organisers of those events to do their own recycling, and to bring the recycling to the resource recovery centre," Mr Gurton said.
The organisation currently has about 10 volunteers to help with recycling at the Masters Games, and Mr Gurton said about 10 more were needed.
If you can help, please contact the Whanganui Environment Base on (06) 345 6000.