Kerbside Collection, Attended Recycling Centres & Rural Recycling Sites

Kohinga Taparori me Ngā Pokapū Para

RUBBISH COLLECTION UPDATE WEEK OF 16 FEB 2026

KĀWHIA

Due to current road access issues and ongoing slip assessments, rubbish collection in Kāwhia is temporarily unable to proceed.

We understand this is frustrating and appreciate your patience while access and safety are being assessed. We will provide a further update as soon as we can confirm when collection can resume.

Please secure your bins to prevent wind or wildlife disturbance.

ŌTOROHANGA TOWNSHIP

Rubbish collection in Ōtorohanga township will go ahead as planned at this stage.

If conditions change, we will advise immediately.

Thank you for your understanding as crews work across the district.

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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