Rubbish and recycling

We can keep our city clean if we recycle and put rubbish where it belongs. Use the tools on this page to find out what goes where.

Where to drop off soft plastics

You can now recycle your soft plastics right here in Palmerston North.

You can drop off soft plastics at:

Ferguson Street Recycling Centre
The Warehouse
New World Broadway
Woolworths at The Plaza

Common items you can recycle through our soft plastics scheme

Palmy Collections

A guide to our rubbish and recycling collection services. Plus our handy rubbish days finder.

Palmy recycling

Find out about the different types of recycling services we provide at our facilities here in Palmy.

Rubbish and recycling facilities

Addresses and opening hours for recycling centres and refuse transfer stations in Palmerston North.

What goes where? Palmy's rubbish and recycling guide

Got an item to dispose of? Our rubbish and recycling guide will help you put it in its place.

Learn about recycling

Want to learn more about recycling? We've got heaps of free recycling resources for your home, school or business. Check them out here.

Report illegal rubbish dumping

Let's keep Palmy litter free – let us know if you see rubbish that's been illegally dumped.

All about plastic

What the plastic numbers mean, and why to choose compostable over biodegradable.

Dispose of your chemical waste

Find out how to safely dispose of common household chemicals.

Tips to reduce your waste

Simple strategies for reducing waste in your day-to-day life.

Reducing waste at events

Whether you're going to an event or hosting one, you can do your bit to reduce waste.

Community action

Want to do more? From cleaning up a park to setting up a community garden, we've got you covered.

Facts and figures

Looking for the hard facts about waste minimisation and resource recovery? You've come to the right place.

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