Rubbish & Recycling

Horowhenua District Council provides Solid Waste (rubbish) disposal facilities for residents and visitors to our District through a Kerbside Bag Collection service, and by providing Waste Transfer Stations in Foxton and Shannon.

A Kerbside Recycling operation is also provided to complement the kerbside refuse collection. Five permanent recycling stations are provided at Tokomaru, Opiki, Foxton, Shannon, and Levin, with three summer recycling stations provided at Waitarere Beach, Waikawa Beach and Foxton Beach over the summer period. Further information is available below.

What Goes Where

Do you accept the challenge? All waste, even recycled materials, will have an impact on our environment. Let’s produce as little rubbish as possible. This full A- Z of “What Goes Where” will help you make sure that your household waste products end up where they need to.

Kerbside Rubbish & Recycling Services

Find out more about Council's rubbish and recycling services including collection days.

Kerbside Recycling Service Changes

Recycling in Horowhenua has changed as Council introduces improvements to your kerbside recycling collection service.

Waste Transfer & Recycling Stations

Find out more about Council's Waste Transfer Stations and recycling stations including locations and opening hours.

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

Find all you need to know about Council's kerbside recycling service here.

Hazardous Substances

View information about hazardous substances, their handling, control and options for disposal.

Mobile Phone Recycling

Council is no longer accepting mobile phones for recycling due to health and safety concerns caused by lithium batteries. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Rubbish & Recycling - Fees & Charges

View Council's fees and charges for Rubbish & Recycling including Council Kerbside Rubbish Bags and refuse transfer stations.

Waste Minimisation

This page offers information and ideas for how waste can be minimised.

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