Council Rubbish and Recycling FAQs

We've listened to feedback from the 2021- 2031 Long Term Plan consultation process about the way we manage rubbish and recycling services in Central Hawke’s Bay. As a result, we are making changes to solid waste services, that will come into effect across the district from 2 August, 2021.

We have included a new third teal crate for cardboard and paper to the kerbside recycling collection for Waipawa and Waipukurau. Changes to your collection days will occur, from August 2, 2021. 

We are also extending kerbside recycling collection to the rural communities of Otāne, Takapau, Tikokino and Ongaonga. Changes to rubbish and recycling collection days in these areas will come into effect on August 5, 2021.

Find out more about changes to service in your area below:

Waipukurau - changes to council rubbish and recycling service, from 2 August, 2021.

Waipawa -  changes to council rubbish and recycling service, from 3 August, 2021.

Update: 24 January, 2022 -  Council decided in a December 2021 Extraordinary Council Meeting to retain the Drop Off Centres and move the recycling trailers to areas not serviced by DOCs. More information about Rural Recycling Trailers and Drop Off Centres coming soon.

If you would like to know more about what you can (and can not) put in your Council recycling crates. Please refer to our Recycling Made Easy Guide or take a look at our FAQs.

Frequently Asked Questions:

To help you navigate our new council rubbish and recycling collection services we have put together some frequently asked questions.