Kerbside Collection, Attended & Rural Recycling
Where?
A weekly kerbside collection service for recyclable materials and refuse in official bags is provided in Ōtorohanga, Kāwhia and Aotea.
When?
- Ōtorohanga: Wednesdays
- Kāwhia and Aotea: Mondays
What?
Refuse in official refuse bags only (can be purchase from local stores)
Recyclables placed in official plastic recycling crates:
- 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 and lids removed)
Important Info:
- Recyclables and refuse in official bags should be places on the kerbside by 7.00am on collection day
- Refuse bags have a 15kg maximum weight limit
Public Holidays:
- When a public holiday (other than Christmas Day) falls on a collection day, refuse and recyling 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