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Rubbish, recycling and waste

Find out about rubbish and recycling collections, the Southern Landfill, and dealing with hazardous and liquid waste.

COVID-19 update

Rubbish, glass and co-mingled recycling are being collected and processed as usual. Check the recycling calendar for your next collection date and collection times.
With Omicron in the community, it’s important to note that there may be changes to our levels of service at very short notice.
If your rubbish or recycling has been missed, please contact us on 04 499 4444 within 48 hours (excluding Sundays).
Only official receptacles (yellow Council rubbish bags, green/clear recycling bags and recycling wheelie bins) will be collected. We have a good stock of yellow Council rubbish bags at the Arapaki Service Centre, the Tip Shop, and Johnsonville, Kilbirnie, Newtown or Tawa libraries.

When to put out your rubbish and recycling

Search for your street's collection days. Find assisted collections and central business district info.

Find out how to prepare your rubbish and recycling for collections, and find out what is and isn't recyclable.

We use wheelie bins, bags, and crates for collections, depending on the collection type and your location.

More than just a landfill, come and check out our second-hand goods, garden products and recycling centre.

Find out how to reduce waste in your home, your community and in your business

The Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw came into effect on 25 January 2021 and provides a new approach to managing Wellington’s waste.

Learn more about Wellington's sewerage, wastewater and trade waste.