This section contains information about the rubbish collection and waste recycling services that Council provides.
Updated:
23/04/2012 3:26 p.m.
Solid Waste Management Plan
The purpose of the Management Plan is to provide the basis on which future policies, service provisions and facilities will be provided to manage the district’s rubbish.
It also includes ways to minimise the quantities of rubbish requiring disposal while making the best use of Council’s resources and fostering sustainability.
The Plan, adopted in 2007, has been reviewed and updated to reflect the changes that have occurred locally, regionally and nationally since that time and also to meet the requirements of the Waste Minimisation Act 2008 (WMA). We are required to develop and adopt a Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) by 1 July 2012.
It must contain a summary of our waste management and minimisation objectives policies, methods and funding to achieve effective and efficient waste management and minimisation within the district.
Consultation on the plan was undertaken in conjunction with consultation on our 2012 - 2022 Long Term Plan.
Viewing the documents
Select from the links below to view an extended summary of the draft plan and the Statement of Proposal, which incorporates the full version of the draft plan.
Printed copies are also available for inspection at our Service Centres at Forum North and Ruakaka, at Whangarei Central Library and its branches at Onerahi, Kamo and Tikipunga.
Solid Waste Bylaw
The Solid Waste Bylaw enables Council to carry out its functions in the interests of public health by ensuring that solid waste is collected and disposed of efficiently. To read a summary and the full version of the bylaw, please follow the link below.
Solid Waste Bylaw
Rubbish collection
Rubbish is collected once a week for households and three times a week for commercial premises. Please follow the link below for further information.
Rubbish Collection
Rubbish disposal
Rubbish, recycling and garden waste can be disposed at the main Re-sort centre in Whangarei or at the eight transfer stations located throughout the district. Please follow the link below for more information.
Rubbish Disposal
Fly Dumping
Unfortunately sometimes rubbish is illegally dumped in public areas not designated for rubbish disposal. If you find quantities of illegally dumped rubbish please contact Council so we can investigate and remove the offensive rubbish.
Contact Us
Recycling
A weekly kerb side collection for households is provided throughout the district. Recycling facilities are also at all Transfer Stations and the Re-Sort Centre. Please follow the link below for further information.
Recycling
Abandoned vehicles
Information about abandoned vehicles can be found on the Parking in Whangarei page of this web site. Please follow the link below for further information.
Abandoned Vehicles
Litter collection
620 litter bins located throughout the district at roadsides, shopping areas, parks, reserves and beaches. These bins are for litter only, please do not put household rubbish in or next to the litter bins. The bins are emptied regularly by a contractor.
Landfills
Pohe Island Landfill no longer accepts rubbish but still accepts clean fill.
The new regional landfill site at Puwera opened on the 1st November 2010 and is fully operational. Please follow the link below for further information.
Landfills