Level 1 water restrictions have been put in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach from Friday, 18 December, and in Levin and Ōhau from Wednesday, 23 December. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice.
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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.
View our what goes where to find out what can go in your Council rubbish bags, glass recycling crate and wheelie bins.
Find your next collection date by typing in an address or using the current location option.
Find out more about Council's rubbish and recycling services including collection days.
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.