Hangarua

Recycling

Kerbside recycling and what's recyclable

Recycling is free and the more you recycle, the less rubbish goes to landfill.

Guide to recycling kerbside

If you put non-recyclable items or contaminated product (with food or waste) in your recycling bin, collectors will leave them behind and may not collect everything.

3 simple steps for recycling:
  • Keep it clean - rinse or scrub items to remove food scraps
  • Remove lids - lids go in the rubbish
  • No rubbish - only recyclable items belong in the recycling bin
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Recycling right

Plastics - grades 1, 2 and 5 only

✅ Accepted:
  • milk, soft drink, water and juice bottles
  • shampoo, detergent and cleaning product bottles
  • ice cream, yoghurt and deli food containers

📌Remove lids and place in the rubbish bin
📌Rinse plastics clean and squash if possible

❌ Not accepted:
  • plastic grades 3, 4, 6, 7 or no symbols
  • plastic bags, wrapping, polystyrene meat trays, packaging, bubble wrap, toys

Paper

✅ Accepted:
  • newspaper, magazines, magazines
  • cardboard - flattened
❌ Not accepted:
  • tetrapak cartons
  • takeaway cups

Glass

✅ Accepted:
  • glass bottles and jars

📌Remove lids and place in the rubbish bin

❌ Not accepted:
  • broken glass, light bulbs, mirrors, cookware, pyrex, crockery

Aluminum and tin

✅ Accepted:
  • clean aluminum and tin cans
❌ Not accepted:
  • pots, pans, car parts, mixed media

What not to put in your recycling crate

🚫 Hazardous items: batteries, gas bottles, chemicals, ash, paint.
🚫 Clothing and textiles, shoes, fabrics

📌Always remove lids from recycling - lids go in the rubbish bin.

What you can recycle

Can I use any type of bin?

A Council-approved recycling bin is required. If your property doesn’t have one, you can purchase a bin from us.

Sorting and preparing your recycling bin

✅ Keep it clean – wash, squash and sort your recycling. No food residue—contaminated items won't be collected.
✅ Pack & Stack – don't overfill. No items should stick out above the top of the bin—overfilled bins won't be collected.
✅ Flatten paper and cardboard – bundle securely under the bin (max 1m x 1m).

Collection limits

Maximum 2 bins per property – If using 2, place all glass items in one bin.

Extra recycling?

You can take extra glass and recyclables to the drop-off centre at 75 Innes Street or your rural transfer station.

Moving house?

Leave your recycling bin for the next occupiers.

Where to buy a recycling bin

  • Each property can put out 2 recycling bins.
  • Buy a bin from customer service or Waste Management NZ Ltd for $20 each.
  • Renters: If your property doesn’t have a bin, contact your landlord or agent.
  • Built a new house: Sign up for kerbside collection at customer service to receive your stickers and bin.
  • Take care of your bin - avoid leaving it out too long after collection.

When is recycling collected?

Help reduce waste going to landfill

Are you recycling right?
Too many recyclable items end up in landfill because they're contaminated with food. Watch the video to learn how small changes - like rinsing containers - can make a big difference. It also covers how our shopping choices help reduce waste.

Are you recycling right?