Waitākere – Rubbish, recycling and food scraps bins and charges

​Rubbish bins in service

Bin requests

Visit Request bin repair or report a missing bin to get a bin replaced or to fix a broken bin.

Visit Request a bin for a new property and other bin services to order a new bin for your new property.

Visit Request a different size bin to swap your bin for a different size.

Rubbish bin tags

You must purchase a bin tag for each rubbish collection.

You should attach the tag to the handle of the official council bin to ensure collection.

You do not need to buy tags for your food scraps or recycling bins as these are funded through your property rates.

Price of rubbish tags

Pricing may vary by area and between retailers. These are the recommended retail prices (RRP).

Some bins will display the capacity either on the top edge near the lid, or on a sticker on the side. Otherwise you can measure the width at the top of the bin, on the inside.

Where you can buy rubbish bin tags

You can buy bin tags from:

• your local supermarkets
• selected convenience stores
• libraries with council services.

Rubbish bin charges

Rubbish collections will be funded through your property rates from December 2024. Between that time and the new rating year (1 July 2025), the cost to your rates for the partial year is based on the size of your rubbish bin.

If you order a new bin after December 2024, the cost is calculated on the size of the bin and the month it was ordered (pro-rata charge).

Visit Rates-funded rubbish changes for more information.

Rubbish bin exchange fees

You will need to pay a one-off administration fee of $40 to exchange your bin.

If you exchange your rubbish bin for a smaller size between July and December 2024, we will not charge the administration fee.

Recycle bins in service

Recycle bin dimensions

• 360-litre bins are 1100mm high and 848mm wide.
• 240-litre bins are 1060mm high and 730mm wide.
• 120-litre bins are 930mm high and 545mm wide.

Bin requests

Visit Request bin repair or report a missing bin to get a bin replaced or to fix a broken bin.

Visit Request a bin for a new property and other bin services to order a new bin for your new property.

Visit Request a different size bin to swap your bin for a different size.

​Recycling bin charges

The annual charge for a new or additional recycling bin is pro-rated based on the month the bin is ordered.​

Food scraps bin in service

The food scraps service includes a 23-litre food scraps bin and a kitchen caddy.

Food scraps bin charges

The charge for a new food scraps bin and collection service is pro-rated based on the time between when the bin is ordered and the end of the financial year on 30 June.

The full annual charge is added to property rates accounts from 1 July.

Compostable bin liners for your kitchen caddy

You can use an Auckland Council compostable bin liner in your food scraps kitchen caddy to help remove odours and keep them clean.

For information about where to buy compostable bin liners and pricing, visit Food scraps collection bins and bin liners.