Check your rubbish collection dates in Auckland

For Auckland rubbish collection days, bins should be placed on the kerbside either the night before or by 7 am on your collection day. Collection times vary by area, so having your bins out early ensures they won't be missed.

Auckland recycling days vary by suburb. Enter your address in our bin day checker above to find your next recycling collection date. You can also download our app for regular reminders of your Auckland Council recycling collection days.

You can put the following items in your recycling bin:

• Glass bottles and jars (empty and clean)
• Tin, steel, and aluminium cans (empty and clean)
• Plastic bottles (grades 1, 2, and 5) from your kitchen, bathroom, and laundry
• Plastic food containers (grades 1, 2, and 5)
• Newspapers, magazines, and advertising mail
• Paper, cardboard, including empty pizza boxes, egg cartons, and window envelopes

It's a long list to remember – Thankfully, Collection for Auckland app has an easy guide you can keep in your pocket!

Auckland Council rubbish collection days typically shift by one day during public holidays. For example, if your usual bin day falls on a public holiday, collection will occur the following day. Download our app to receive automatic notifications about holiday schedule changes for both rubbish and recycling days in Auckland.

Before reporting a missed collection, ensure:

• It is after 4:30 pm on your collection day
• Your bin or bag was placed out on the correct day and before 7 am
• There is no sticker on your bin explaining why it was not emptied
• You are using an Auckland Council bin or bag, not a private company's service

If all checks are met, you can log a missed collection request with the Auckland Council by calling 09 301 0101. If confirmed, the missed collection will be addressed within one working day.

To avoid missed collections, check your Auckland rubbish collection day schedule using our app or bin day checker above.

For all Auckland Council rubbish collection days and recycling days, place your bins out either:

• The evening before your scheduled collection day, or
• Before 7am on your collection day

Use our app to get reminders about your next bin day in Auckland!

To request a new bin, replace a broken bin, or swap your bin for a different size, visit the Auckland Council website and complete the relevant forms.

You can report a damaged or stolen bin online through the Auckland Council's request form. Note that kitchen caddies are not replaced or repaired by the council.

The annual charge for a new or additional recycling bin is calculated based on the month the bin was ordered. Charges are pro-rated, with specific rates available on the Auckland Council website.

Auckland Council provides an annual inorganic collection service for most Auckland households. Here are key points about the service:

• Collections are scheduled once a year for each area
• You'll receive a notification letter about 4 weeks before your collection
• Items should be placed on the kerbside no earlier than 24 hours before your collection day
• There's a limit of 1 cubic metre of items per property
• Accepted items include furniture, appliances, and other household items
• Some items are not accepted, such as garden waste, building materials, and hazardous waste

For more details and to check your collection date, visit the Auckland Council inorganic collections page.

For quick and reliable disposal of large items, like furniture or refrigerators, check out Chuck junk removal service. They connect you with trusted local haulers for hassle-free junk removal, even on short notice. Perfect for clearing out bulky items with minimal effort!

You can put the following items in your food scraps bin:

• Fruit and vegetable scraps, including peelings, cores, stalks, and skin.
• Bread, pasta, and rice.
• Dairy products.
• Meat bones and scraps, including fat trimmings.
• Fish bones and scraps, including shellfish shells.
• Egg shells, nut shells, and coconut husks.
• Coffee grounds and tea leaves.
• Fats/oils – solidified (if possible).
• Indoor cut flowers.
• Auckland Council compostable bin liners - for more information, including availability, see Food scraps collection bins and bin liners.
• Any type of certified home compostable bin liner.
• Paper to line your kitchen caddy to help soak up any liquids.

Make sure to keep your food scraps free from plastic and other non-compostable materials!

You cannot put the following items in your food scraps bin:

• Plastic bags.
• Disposable food containers (including compostable items).
• Food wrapping, including cling film, waxed paper, or aluminium foil.
• Cloth and clothing.
• Nappies and sanitary products.
• Pet waste.
• Liquids or chemicals.
• Cigarette butts.
• Soil or rocks.
• Garden waste like weeds, lawn clippings, or hedge trimmings.
• Tea/coffee bags (as these may contain plastic).