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Households on the Hibiscus Coast and in Rodney will transition from a private rubbish collection service to a standardised rates-funded kerbside rubbish system on September 1 – the last legacy council in Auckland to do so.
The change will standardise rubbish collection across the whole of Auckland.
Residents can choose a bin size suitable for their household from three available options – 80-litre, 120-litre or 240-litre.
The standard 120-litre bin, suitable for most homes and capable of holding up to 30kgs of waste, will be delivered on June 30.
Anyone who wants a size other than the 120-litre will need to contact council before May 18. Requests made after August 31 will incur a $40 administration fee.
Rural residents also have the alternative option of council rubbish bags instead of bins, but must request these by May 18.
Those currently using private waste services, such as Econowaste, should visit the Auckland Council website for guidance on managing existing bins.
The new rubbish collection will occur weekly and Auckland Council says residents should check its website at the end of next month for specific collection days and times.
The new rubbish bin charges will be based on the size of the rubbish bin and will be added to property rates from the new rating year starting on July 1.
All residential property owners will pay this charge, which cannot be removed from their rates, even if they decide not to use the service.
The estimated charge for each bin size is:
• 80L bin $134.63
• 120L bin $162.01
• 240L bin $268.90
The actual charge will be confirmed in the Annual Plan 2025/26 when it is adopted in June.
For more information, visit:
https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rubbish-recycling
