Rubbish and Recycling

In this section you will find information on Kerbside Refuse and Recycling services and schedules, information regarding the seven Refuse and Recycling transfer stations in the district, and information regarding Waste Minimisation initiatives and funding.

As part of our Tough Choices decisions, fees and charges for this service increased from 1 July 2026. These changes help address rising costs while keeping rates as affordable as possible. Find out more here.

Kerbside rubbish and recycling services

Find out everything you need to know about our rubbish and recycling services.

Transfer Stations (RTS)

We operate seven Refuse and Recycling Transfer Stations
– at Thames, Coromandel Town, Matarangi, Whitianga,
Tairua, Pāuanui and Whangamatā.

Waste minimisation

Explore what Council is doing to help minimise waste in our district, our Waste Management & Minimisation Plan, funding opportunities, and information about ways you can help reduce landfill at home.

Solid waste data & FAQs

Find out about amounts of rubbish and recycling we've collected in our district

Community-managed resource recovery centres

Explore community managed resource recovery centres that operate independently from our Council.

Waste education

Find out about community education programmes on waste education.