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Waste 10 Oct 2025

End of Windows 10 support prompts call to recycle tech responsibly on International E-Waste Day

Ditch your old devices the right way this International E-Waste Day.

Waste 1 Oct 2025

Consultation opens soon on proposed fortnightly rubbish collection trial in parts of Auckland

Aucklanders will have the chance to share their views on a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections.

Zero Waste 19 Sep 2025

New round of funding for zero waste projects opens next month

Auckland Council is encouraging Aucklanders to take action on waste with the return of the Wast.e Minimisation and Innovation Fund

Waste 18 Sep 2025

Swap your trash for treasure: Reuse, repurpose and save this spring with Community Recycling Centres

Aucklanders clearing out unwanted items from their homes and gardens this spring are being encouraged to give them a second lease of life, while helping their community.

Zero Waste 11 Aug 2025

Renovation tips to save money and reduce waste

Here are our top tips for minimising waste during renovations.

Waste 8 Jul 2025

Give old items a new life: book your inorganic collection

Bookings for the next 12 months of inorganic collections are now open.

Waste 18 Jun 2025

Students rebuild derelict houses using construction and demolition waste

An industry training programme is equipping the next generation of builders and tradespeople with the skills to reuse and repurpose materials – and save them from landfill.

Emergency Recovery 12 May 2025

Check out storm materials for your DIY project

If you’re about to dive into some DIY, check out the materials from storm-damaged homes that are available at your community recycling centre.

Cleaning up our environment 5 May 2025

Blaze sparks wake-up call: Auckland Council urges industry vigilance on battery disposal

Due to the Lithium fire fallout, Auckland Council says industry must play by the rules

Waste 15 Apr 2025

Rodney moving to council rubbish collections

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

Council news 10 Apr 2025

Oriental fruit fly restrictions lifted – Birkdale area

Controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland’s Birkdale area have been lifted after no further evidence of the Oriental fruit fly was found in the area.

Waste 7 Apr 2025

Franklin moves from rubbish bags to bins

Residents will need to put out rubbish in council bins instead of bags from 30 June 2025 when Franklin moves to rates-funded rubbish collections.