Rubbish & Recycling

Tasman District Council is a Zero Waste Council and is actively moving to minimise waste disposed to landfill. We encourage you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. This section provides information on rubbish, recycling and waste.

Public Consultation - Waste Management and Minimisation

Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council propose to adopt a joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, which outlines the Councils’ waste management and minimisation aims, funding requirements, and activities for the next six years. The proposed plan is currently awaiting a hearing.


Eves Valley Landfill

Find out where mixed refuse from Resource Recovery Centres goes, and how to apply to take special waste there.

Electronic Waste Recycling

Get information about how to recycle computers, televisions and other electronic appliances.

Hazardous Waste

Find out how to safely dispose of hazardous materials and chemicals used in homes, farms, towns and workplaces.

Kerbside Collection

Check your rubbish and recycling collection day. Find out what you put out for recycling and how to package it.

Resource Recovery Centres (Transfer Stations)

Contact details and hours for the five Resource Recovery Centres. Find out what they take and whether there is a charge.

Secondhand Sunday

Secondhand Sunday is a chance for people living in Golden Bay to give away items they no longer want.

Waste Assessment

Overview of joint Nelson Tasman Waste Assessment.

Waste Education Services

Learn how the free Waste Education Service can help your home, business or school reduce waste and recycle.


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