Learn More about rubbish and recycling collections

In this section you will be able to learn more about the disposal of rubbish and recycling in Franklin. Click on the links above or below to find what you are looking for.

Sharp Items

It is the responsibility of residents to dispose of all sharp objects in a safe way. If the item you are throwing away could endanger any person, animal or vehicle during collection or disposal, then you must take all steps to securely contain the item before placing it in your rubbish bag for collection. 

More information, including a list of transfer stations in the Auckland region (pdf  34kb)

Rubbish Collections
Learn more about where and when rubbish is collected in Franklin.

Rubbish Stickers
Each rubbish bag must have an official sticker attached - find out the locations where you can purchase them.

Recycling Options
Want to recycle? Find out when your local Council collection is. Alternatively know where your local transfer station or rural depot is to drop off recyclable items.

Transfer Stations and Recycling Depots
Find out the location, opening hours and contact details for the refuse transfer stations in Franklin. Know where the rural recycling depots are. Check out what types of rubbish and recycling they accept and any related costs.

Hazardous Rubbish
Learn what hazardous rubbish might be lying around your home and about Council's Hazardous rubbish collection service.

Agricultural Recycling
Learn more about the Agrecovery Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable trust, which has been established to facilitate the recycling of agrichemical plastic containers in the rural sector and Agpac, a company recycling plastic wrap from hay and silage bales . 

Litter and Illegal Rubbish Dumping
Find out about how Council discourages litter and how you can assist Council to reduce illegal dumping of rubbish in the district. 

Reduce Your Business Waste
Find out about resources to help your business become more environmentally sustainable. Learn about the Council support EcoBiz programme subsidies and workshops.

Reduce your kitchen and garden waste
Make the most of your kitchen and garden waste and Create your own Eden at home. Find out how to turn your food scraps and garden waste into great compost by worm farming, traditional home composting or using bokashi.

Waste Minimisation at Home
Learn what actions you can take to reduce your rubbish at home.

Waste Minimisation at School
Find out about the programmes and resources Council has to support teachers and students to learn about waste minimisation.

Waste Minimisation at Events
Find out about how events organisers can reduce waste produced at local events. Learn about the waste management requirements for holding an event on Council land. Download guidance planning documents, templates and a contractor list.