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          Kerbside Collection Information

           

           

          Recycling and rubbish collection is carried out on the same day.  We request that both the refuse and recycling is out at the kerbside by 7.30 am. 

          The contractor starts the day at 7.30 am and, depending on the volume of material out for collection and the number of vehicles operating, the time of the collection may vary significantly.  If you have had your bin or bag at the kerbside by 7.30 am and it hasn’t been collected please call the Council on (03) 307 7700 as soon as you become aware of it. 

          In Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, Hinds, Mount Somers and Mayfield Council uses an official pre-paid, black bag system. Black bags are sold in rolls of five.

          Recycling in Ashburton, Methven, Hinds, Mount Somers and Mayfield is carried out using an official green recycling bin.  This is rates funded. 
           

          Rakaia uses a two bag system.  The black bag is for rubbish and there is also a blue bag for recycling. The blue bags are also sold in rolls of five.
           

          There is no limit on the number of black, official bags you may place at kerbside for collection.  Recycling bins have been delivered to every residential property in Ashburton, Methven, Hinds, Mt Somers and Mayfield.  If your property is brand new you are entitled to a free recycling bin.  If your property does not have a recycling bin please contact the Council and we will check to see if we have a record of delivery.  Replacement and additional bins may be purchased from the Council.  Up to five recycling bins may be placed at kerbside for collection.

           

          Methven, Mayfield, Mount Somers and Hinds are all collected on a Monday. Rakaia is collected on a Friday.

           

          The Central Business District, the area bounded by Havelock Street, East Street, Cass Street and Kermode Street, is collected on a Tuesday and a Friday.  Please have your items for collection at the kerbside by 9.00 am.

          The kerbside collection service is for domestic use only it is not intended to service businesses.  Businesses are requested to take their recyclables to a drop-off facility.
           

           

          Ashburton, Methven, Mayfield Mounts Somers and Hinds

          Green Bin Recycling

           

          Acceptable

          Unacceptable

          Glass bottles and jars

          Window glass, light bulbs, drinking glasses, crystalware, kitchenware, porcelain, ceramics or pottery

          Any plastic container

          Plastics that have contained meat products, polystyrene, hazardous chemical containers, plastic shopping bags or gladwrap

          Aluminium and tin/steel containers

          Paint or solvent cans

          All paper

          Books, food wrappings or paper used for personal hygiene

          Cardboard up to A1 size

          Commercial quantities or fast food packaging

           

          Syringes, knives, sharp objects or hazardous materials

           

          All containers, bottles and jars should be rinsed, have lids removed, and flattened where applicable.  The contents of your recycling bin may be left unsorted, and labels may be left on.


          Rakaia

          Blue Bag Recycling

           

          Blue Bag (Dry)

          Acceptable

          Unacceptable

          Metal items, any type of tin, containers or objects.

          Any plastic items

          Any hazardous chemical container

          Paper items, cardboards, any type. Do not flatten milk and egg cartons.  Large items may be tied up and placed at kerbside

          No dirty, wet paper.

          Any glass/china items

          Broken or sharp items, light bulbs

          Clothing.  Any type, including boots shoes, hats, jackets etc

          Wood.  Any type, old toys, broken furniture, cane baskets etc

           

          Dry type batteries

           Wet type batteries.

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          Any green waste, hazardous items, heavy items such as concrete blocks, bricks, stones, wooden blocks etc

           

          All containers, bottles and jars should be rinsed, have lids removed, and flattened where applicable.  The contents of your recycling bag may be left unsorted, and labels may be left on.

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          Rubbish Bags and Recycling Bins

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          Related Information

           Resene Paintwise Project
           Sustainable Households Programme
           Environmental Choice NZ



          Ashburton District Council PO Box 94, Ashburton 7740, New Zealand Telephone: +64 3 307 7700 Fax: +64 3 308 1836 Email: info@adc.govt.nz
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