Rubbish and recycling

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

• Rubbish and recycling days

  Find out when we collect rubbish and recycling in your street.

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  Wheelie bin stocktake

  Your wheelie bin is being chipped! Find out why, and what it means for you.

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  Guru's guide to what goes where

  Got an item to dispose of? We'll help you put it in its place.

• Rubbish and recycling facilities

  Find recycling centres and refuse transfer stations in Palmerston North.

• Recycling collection

  Find out how to make the most of our kerbside recycling service.

• Rubbish bags and collection

  Everything you need to know about our Council rubbish bags and weekly collection service.

• E-waste recycling

  Recycle your batteries, mobile phones and other electronic waste.

• Green waste recycling

  Bring us your green waste and we'll turn it into compost.

• Battery recycling

  Recycle your batteries free at the Ferguson Street recycling centre.

• Report rubbish in the wrong place

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

• Recycling champions

  Are you a recycling champion?

• Commercial recycling

  Palmerston North City Council provides an optional recycling collection service for local businesses.