We use wheelie bins, crates and pre-paid stickers and tags, depending on your collection type and location. Find out below what you need and where to get it.
Need a recycling crate?
Each household receives two crates free when they complete a new build, after that, replacement crates are $23 each.
Recycling must be placed in the crate, unless it is cardboard/paper which can be placed between or under a crate or in a cardboard box not in the crate.
You can replace lost, stolen and damaged crates or get two free crates for a newly built dwelling from any one of our council offices, for locations see our contact us page.
Tuakau wheelie bins
Only certain areas of Tuakau use wheelie bins, each household is rated for one wheelie bin.
If you should have a wheelie bin and don't, or if it has been stolen, you can order a new one by calling us 0800 492 452 or visiting the Tuakau office.
Wheelie bins are only offered in one size, 120L and cost $58 + $16.20 delivery fee. Each wheelie bin must weigh no more than 40kg on collection day.
Pre-paid bags, stickers and tags
Every bag and wheelie bin in the Waikato district needs to either have a pre-paid sticker or tag or be in a pre-paid bag.
You can use a standard 60L rubbish bag for collection (including feedstock bags). Each bag must weigh no more than 15kg.
Find out what you require below or use our handy search tool to find out when and what you need for you weekly rubbish and recycling collection.
Your weekly collection
Where can I buy rubbish bag stickers and wheelie bin tags?
You can buy stickers and tags in the local convenience stores, service stations and selected Waikato District Council offices and libraries listed below.
The following retailers have confirmed they will stock the pre-paid stickers. Please check they are in stock prior to visiting the store.
PLEASE NOTE: This list is based on information provided to us by those retailers. It does not necessarily include all retailers who currently sell the stickers/tags, and some of the information may be outdated. If a retailer appearing on this list has advised they no longer sell rubbish stickers or tags, please let us know.
Our recommended retail price (RRP) to all retailers is $1.50 for stickers and $3.00 for tags. If there is an increase in that RRP at any retailer it is the individual retailers who have made that decision.