RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTIONS UPDATE

Some changes are coming to kerbside rubbish and recycling collections in Ōtorohanga District from 1 July. These are part of improving how we collect, sort and recycle waste across the district. 

Our new contractor, Evolve Ventures Limited, will deliver an extra recycling crate from mid-June to help with your recycling. The new blue crate is for glass. You’ll continue to use your green crate for paper, cardboard, tins, cans and plastics #1, #2 and #5.  

The rubbish bag colour will be changing from yellow to red for collections from 1 July. We’ll let you know when the bags are available to buy from local shops. (They are not available yet). 

There will be new collection days for some in Ōtorohanga, depending on location (Wednesday or Thursday). See the Ōtorohanga Kerbside Collection Days Map to see your collection day. Kāwhia and Aotea’s collection day will remain on Monday, except for public holidays when it will be on Wednesday. 

You’ll receive a flyer the same day your new recycling crate is delivered with helpful tips to ensure your recycling can be collected. We also have helpful videos on our website: visit www.otodc.govt.nz/recycle-right. 

• We’ll provide reminders leading up to 1 July.
• If you have any questions, please phone 0800 734 000 or email [email protected]. 
• Click for more information on kerbside rubbish and recycling collections.