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A replacement recycling wheelie bin or crate can be arranged by contacting us on 06 366 0999, emailing enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz, or over the counter at any of our Customer Service Centres.
There's no charge to replace crates or recycling wheelie bins that have been broken or damaged through ordinary wear and tear.
For lost or stolen recycling wheelie bins, there is a $83 replacement charge, which includes delivery to your address. For lost or stolen recycling crates, there is a $15 replacement charge if you pick up your new crate from Council’s Main Office, or a $36 replacement charge if you have your new crate delivered to your address. If you bring your broken recycling crate into Council's Main Office, we'll swap it for a new glass crate for free.