Rubbish and Waste Management

Rubbish is collected in your area on the following days:

Council Rubbish Bags

Council rubbish bags come in two forms, paper and plastic bags which are sold by Council directly to local dairies and supermarkets.  Plastic rubbish bags are biodegradable.

Recycling bin & Wheelie bin

You can use a recycling bin along with your wheelie bin.  You could separate recycling from the normal waste put into the wheelie bin. Wheelie bins are available from local contractors; please refer to your local phone directory or Yellow Pages.

Waste Management Charges

Charges are the responsibility of the operator and are agreed annually with the Council. Charges are posted at the entrance to each transfer station.

Transfer Stations

Otaihanga Waste Recovery Centre

220 Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga
Ph: (04) 298-5207

Opening Hours:

  • Monday to Saturday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
  • Sunday and Public Holidays - 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day

Some tips on transporting your rubbish to the transfer station:

  • Cover your load
  • Sort your recyclables in advance
  • Separate your greenwaste from the rest
  • Make sure you have your load weighed.

Waikanae Greenwaste Recycling Centre

50 Park Avenue, Waikanae

Opening Hours:

  • Daily - 12.00pm to 5.00pm

Otaki Refuse Transfer Station

1 Riverbank Road, Otaki
Ph: (06) 364-8198

Opening Hours:

  • Monday to Saturday - 8.00am to 5.00pm
  • Sunday and Public Holidays - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Other Links

For further information on rubbish and recycling on the Kapiti Coast see:

Kāpiti Coast District Council Contact Details


Kāpiti Coast District Council
175 Rimu Road
Paraparaumu

Phone: (04) 296 4700 or
Toll Free: 0800 486 486
Fax: (04) 296 4830 

View more contact details here