Recycling

Recycling

Recycling is only available at Waste Transfer Stations. Please sort carefully into the correct bin. There is no charge for most recycling.

For other ways to recycle across Aotearoa New Zealand visit RecycleMap,

Cans and Tins

Please note it is Steel Food Tins and Aluminum Cans only.

The food tins should be rinsed to prevent odour and flies, and place the removed lids inside the empty cans.

Once aluminum is collected, cans are shipped overseas for re-processing. Steel tins are sent overseas and are re-smelted for use in new products.

NOTE: Aluminum foil or trays will not be accepted.

Paper and Cardboard

Paper and cardboard recycling is available at the Bulls, Marton and Ratana Waste Transfer Stations.

Including: Newspapers, Glossy Magazines, Junk Mail, Envelopes, Writing Paper, Old Phone Books, Egg Cartons, Corrugated Cardboard and Thin Cardboard (i.e. cereal boxes).

Glass Jars and Bottles

Glass recycling is available at all district transfer stations. Sorting into separate colours is required at the Bulls, Hunterville, Mangaweka, Marton, Ratana and Taihape Transfer Stations