There are weekly refuse collections in all parts of the district north of the Waikato River and at Port Waikato and Onewhero. This is a stickered bag collection in all areas other than Tuakau.
Each rubbish bag must have an official FDC green and white sticker attached; these are available for $2.00 each at Council offices in Pukekohe, Tuakau and Waiuku, and at local retail outlets (Tuakau does not use the stickered bag collection).
If public holidays interrupt the normal collection times, collections are usually one day later eg. if your normal collection day is Monday, it will be Tuesday etc.
Collection days for main areas:
Weekly household refuse collections are as follows:
Urban
Pukekohe Township: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Waiuku Township: Monday
Tuakau Township: Tuesday (wheelie bins)
Clarks Beach: Tuesday
Want more information of refuse and recycling services? Read the brochure below.
Other information on Rubbish Collection
All refuse must be out by 7.30am on your collection day
Refuse bags without stickers will not be collected
Please ensure that all glass or sharp objects are wrapped
Refuse bags are to be the standard 60 litre bags (not large garden bags)
How to use the service
Buy and place the sticker on your refuse bag
Place your standard refuse bag (maximum weight 18kgs) at the kerbside or by your front gate before 7.30am on your collection day
Ensure the sticker faces the road
Wheelie Bins
Tuakau has a Tuesday Wheelie Bin collection service instead of a rubbish bag service. This is charged via your rates bill.
How to use the service
Place your bin on the kerbside by 7.30am on your collection day
Do not over fill your bin – make sure the lid can be closed
If your bin has been damaged or stolen, contact our Customer Services Team on 09 2371300 to arrange for its repair or replacement.
What should NOT go into your bin or rubbish bag
Recyclables Garden waste
Building waste Hazardous waste
Business or trade waste
Hot ash
Soil
Concrete