Overfull Bins won’t be collected from 1 February

From 1 February, overfull bins out for kerbside collection will no longer be collected.

Since the changes to kerbside collection, the contractor has given residents a grace period to settle into the new system by collecting overfull bins. However, as of February, South Taranaki District Council Solid Waste Bylaw standards will be followed, and overfull bins will not be collected.

Overfull bins pose a risk of litter in our roads, safety risks to staff and public, and challenges with effective service delivery.

To ensure a clean and safe collection process, bins must have the lid fully closed.

To ensure your bin is collected:

• The lid must be able to close completely.
• Make sure extra items are not placed on top or beside the bin.

What happens if my bin isn’t collected?

• In the first instance, your uncollected bin will have a red tag on it explaining that it was not collected due to it being overfull.
• In the second and third instance, your bin will have a red tag, which will also be followed up by the Council.

If you have excess waste, please consider:

Fill up your bin and then take the excess to your local transfer station (free of charge for recyclable materials, or for a fee for general waste).

If you find that you need a lot more capacity than the current Council service offers, residents are able to buy an additional bin for general waste collection. If you are interested in this option, please touch base with Council by calling 0800 111 323.

Thank you for helping us keep our community clean and our solid waste services effective!