Rubbish and Recycling

Kāpiti Coast District Counci is committed to a policy of waste minimisation.

Find out everthing you need to know about rubbish and recycling services, how to reduce daily waste where you live and what laws and strategies exist for waste.

View all rubbish disposal fees here.

Waste Reduction Grants

Got a great idea for reducing waste on the Coast?  Now’s your chance!  View information here 

Kerbside Services

Kerbside rubbish and recycling services are available to urban households throughout the district.  View information about collection days and maps here.

Transfer Stations

Transfer stations are located in key locations around the district.  View transfer station operating hours and locations here.

Rubbish and Recycling FAQs

Unsure what time your rubbish bag has to be out by or perhaps which items can go in your recycling bin?  View the answers to these questions and more here.

Useful Links

There are many helpful resources online and we have listed a few below to help you with your rubbish and recycling options.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful
eDay

At Home

Computer Access NZ
Create Your Own Eden
DonateNZ
Kapiti Coast Freecycle
Master Composter
Sutainability
Sutainable Living
The Nappy Lady
Worms R Us
Zero Waste NZ Trust
Zoove

At School

Plastics NZ - school resources

At Work

Business Care
Computer Access NZ
DonateNZ
EECA Business
Guide to Recycling in the Office - Ministry for the Environment website
NZ Business Council for Sustainable Development
Plastic NZ
REBRI
Recycling Operators of New Zealand
Sustainable Business Networks
The Waste Exchange
Wasteminz