Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

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Source: Auckland Council

Rodney residents will have council rubbish collections funded by residential property rates from 1 September 2025.

The rates-funded rubbish collection is part of a regionwide move to a standardised waste service for Auckland.

From Monday 30 June, Auckland Council will begin delivering bins to residential properties in Rodney. The bins will be placed at the roadside of your property before council rubbish collections begin in the first week of September 2025.

Ratepayers in Rodney can request a smaller or larger rubbish bin until 18 May 2025.

Auckland Council General Manager Waste Solutions Justine Haves says that standardising waste services across Auckland will give everyone access to the same service at the same cost, wherever they live.

“Having everyone on a unified collection service, that includes recycling and food scraps, gives us the best chance to minimise waste and reduce emissions as we work towards Auckland’s goal of zero waste by 2040,” says Ms Haves.

“We want to protect Auckland’s natural environment by reducing reliance on landfills, while keeping costs for Aucklanders as low as possible. A universal rates-funded rubbish collection helps us to deliver a more consistent and cost-effective service and makes it easier to engage with Aucklanders on how we can all reduce waste,” she says.

With a choice of three bin sizes, Aucklanders can choose the size that best meets their individual household’s needs. The targeted rates charge for a property’s rubbish collection will depend on the size of the bin.

To date, Rodney residents have only had the option of using private waste services or taking their rubbish to a transfer station. Any residents using a private rubbish collection service should contact their provider before 1 September to find out what to do with their existing rubbish bin.

Rural residents

“We recommend residents living in rural properties use bins instead of bags to dispose of rubbish. Bins are much better for the environment than single-use plastic bags. Bins are also a safer option for residents and collectors, as the contents are completely contained,” says Ms Haves.

If it is not practical to use bins, rural residents in Rodney who would like to request bags should email ruralrefusebags@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz .

Rural residents who opt for bags instead of bins will have three choices in the number of bags per pack, depending on their household requirements, and this is reflected in the targeted waste rate for each household. A smaller pack of bags will have a lower targeted rate than a larger pack.

For more information, please visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/hellobinrodney

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