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 8.00am 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
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