Since 1 February 2024, most Kiwis sort their recycling, organics and rubbish in the same way. Find out more.
Guides, booklets and videos about rubbish and recycling.
Kerbside changes
Bin guides and videos
Bin Good guide
We are updating our Bin Good guide in 12 languages. These will be available soon.
Top 10 tips
Videos
- Are you putting the right plastics in your recycling bin?(external link)
- What can go in your yellow bin(external link)
- What can go into your red bin(external link)
- What can go in your green bin(external link)
- Fire Service NZ: Disposing of hot ash waste(external link)
The recycling separation process
What can go in wheelie bins
Hazardous waste items
Dispose for free at one of the EcoDrop recycling centres.
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