Recycling collection
Our kerbside recycling service reduces waste going to landfill. By putting the right things in the right bin, you're doing your bit to reduce waste. Thank you!
Heads up! From 1 July, we’re updating some of our fees and charges for rubbish and recycling services. Here’s what’s new:
Rubbish bags:
- 60L bags: $3.80 each, $19 for a 5-pack
- 40L bags: $2.80 each, $14 for a 5-pack
Compost:
Awapuni green waste:
- Car: $7
- Trailer: $20
- Van or ute: $20
- Van or ute plus trailer: $40
Events recycling:
- Option B (Self-servicing): $75
- Option C (Council-serviced): $290
All prices include GST.
These new rates have been carefully reviewed and approved by the Council to ensure we can continue providing quality services.
We provide a kerbside collection service for Palmerston North urban residents.
Your recycling needs to be out on the kerb by 7.30am.
What to put in your wheelie bin
- clean paper and cardboard
- clean cans and tins
- clean hard plastics that have the recycling triangle label moulded into them (we collect plastic numbers 1, 2 and 5)