Kerbside Collection, Attended & Rural Recycling

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION

Where?

A weekly kerbside collection service is provided for rubbish in official bags and recyclable materials in Ōtorohanga, Kāwhia and Aotea.

When?

  • Ōtorohanga: Wednesdays
  • Kāwhia and Aotea: Mondays

What?

Rubbish in official bags only (can be purchased from local stores)

  • Rubbish should be placed on the kerbside by 7.00am on collection day
  • Rubbish bags have a 15kg maximum weight limit

Recyclables placed in official plastic recycling crates:

  • Recyclables should be placed in official plastic recycling crates on the kerbside by 7.00am on collection day

Recyclables accepted:

  • Aluminium and steel cans (washed and lids removed)
  • Glass bottles and jars (washed and lids removed)
  • Paper and cardboard (no food residues)
  • Plastics 1, 2 & 5 (washed with lids, triggers, pumps etc removed)

Public Holidays: 

  • When a public holiday (other than Christmas Day) falls on a collection day, rubbish and recycling will still be collected as per the schedule above
  • Any changes to the normal schedule will be published on our website, social media and the Antenno app

Where?

There are two attended Recycling Centres in the District:

  • Ōtorohanga – 40 Progress Drive, Ōtorohanga, 3900
  • Kāwhia – Lake Road, Kāwhia, 3889

When?

  Ōtorohanga Kāwhia
Monday 10am - 4pm Closed
Tuesday 10am - 4pm Closed
Wednesday 10am - 4pm 12pm - 3pm
Thursday Closed Closed
Friday 10am - 4pm Closed
Saturday 10am - 4pm 12pm - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm 12pm - 3pm
Christmas Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day Closed Closed

What?

  • Recyclables: paper, cardboard, glass bottles and jars, aluminium cans and tins and plastics 1,2 & 5 (clean and lids removed) FREE
  • Refuse in official refuse bags FREE
  • Green plant waste (excluding noxious weeks and unmanageable material such as flax) CHARGED

Important Info:

  • Any changes to standard opening times will be published on our website, social media and the Antenno app
  • Fees and charges for other recyclable items can be found here
  • Any questions contact Council or Envirowaste 0800 240 120

Other refuse and waste management services

  • A landfill in Te Kuiti is available for larger quantities of refuse.
  • Local contractors also provide private refuse and recycling services.
  • If you must dispose of a large quantity of refuse, these services are likely to be more cost-effective than the services provided by Council.

Where?

There are four Rural Recycling Sites provided collaboratively by the schools’ and Ōtorohanga District Council for the benefit of their surrounding communities

  • Arohena School, 40 Pukewhau Road, Wharepapa South 3880
  • Korakonui School, 734 Wharepuhunga Road, Waikeria 3873
  • Maihiihi School, 775 Maihiihi Road, Otorohanga 3972
  • Ngutunui Enviro School, 400 Ngutunui Road, Puketotara 3876

When?

These sites are open 24/7 however please respect these sites and their adjacent properties by using during daytime hours

What?

  • Aluminium and steel cans (washed and lids removed) FREE
  • Glass bottles and jars (washed and lids removed) FREE
  • Paper and cardboard (no food residues) FREE
  • Plastics 1, 2 & 5 (washed and lids removed) FREE
  • NO REFUSE

Important Info:

  • Any questions contact Council
  • They rely on community support for their care and management
  • Refuse can be taken to the Ōtorohanga and Kāwhia Recycling Centres where official bags can be deposited for FREE and unofficial bags deposited on a CHARGED basis
  • Private contractors also provide waste management services in the District

Locations of Attended & Rural Recycling