New speed limits are in effect for most rural and rural residential roads in Horowhenua. The new speed limit schedules are available on the Land Transport Bylaw 2017 page.
View the Speed Limit Schedules
We have recently changed our phone system and there is a delay in answering Council calls at the moment. If your query is not urgent you can email us, message us on Facebook or contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience while we get up and running and back to our normal level of service.
Due to the wet ground conditions, the mowing of berms and reserves in Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru has been postponed. Once conditions improve mowing operations will resume. Thank you for your patience.
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.
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.
Find out more about Council's rubbish and recycling services including collection days.
Recycling in Horowhenua has changed as Council introduces improvements to your kerbside recycling collection service.
Find out more about Council's Waste Transfer Stations and recycling stations including locations and opening hours.
Find all you need to know about Council's kerbside recycling service here.
View information about hazardous substances, their handling, control and options for disposal.
Council is no longer accepting mobile phones for recycling due to health and safety concerns caused by lithium batteries. We apologise for any inconvenience.
View Council's fees and charges for Rubbish & Recycling including Council Kerbside Rubbish Bags and refuse transfer stations.
This page offers information and ideas for how waste can be minimised.