RUBBISH BAG UPDATE & RURAL RECYCLING TEMPORARY CLOSURES

From 1 July, Evolve Ventures Limited will begin delivering Council's new kerbside rubbish collection service.

NEW RED COUNCIL RUBBISH BAGS 

Council has changed to red rubbish bags to align with the nationally recognised colour for general rubbish. Red bags are now available from:

• Ōtorohanga District Council reception

• Ōtorohanga Waste Transfer Station

The red bags will also become available at local supermarkets once existing yellow bag stock has sold through.

WHAT ABOUT THE YELLOW BAGS?

The yellow bags were part of Council's previous kerbside collection service. Enviro NZ (were known as EnviroWaste), the former contractor, has advised it will continue collecting yellow bags as part of its own private waste collection service. This private service operates independently of Council and is not part of Council's contract with Evolve Ventures Limited, which applies to the new red Council rubbish bags only. Please note - stores may choose to continue to sell yellow bags, as well as red bags.

RURAL RECYCLING SITE UPGRADES

The recycling drop-off facilities at Arohena School, Korakonui School, Maihiihi School and Ngutunui School will be upgraded and will be closed from 1 - 17 July.

During this time, you can continue to recycle free of charge at the Ōtorohanga Waste Transfer Station, 40 Progress Drive, which is open 10am - 4pm every day except Thursdays. Household batteries can also be dropped off there free of charge.

More info - including recycling details and days of collection - can be found at here.