Refuse and Recycling

The Council provides weekly household refuse fortnightly recycling collections and commercial rubbish collections 3 times per week.  The Council also runs a Recycling and Refuse Transfer Station, Resource Recovery Centre and Waste Minimisation Learning Centre.

Public holiday schedule

Please note changes to the following service during public holidays:

Waitakere Refuse and Recycling Transfer Station opening hours

Control of illegal dumping, abandoned vehicles and litter

The Solid Waste Business Unit works to prevent illegal dumping. Waste Minimisation Officers are empowered to investigate dumped rubbish and issue litter infringement notices under the Litter Act or take prosecution actions against the offenders where applicable. 

The prime function of the Waste Minimisation Officers is promoting waste minimisation.  They spend time educating and advising members of the public in ways of reducing waste generated by households.

The Waste Minimisation Officers also check, illegal dumping incidents, abandoned vehicles, dog-struck or torn rubbish bags, spillages etc.  The combined effect of strict regulatory measures and education /promotion reduces illegal dumping activities in the city.