Rubbish & Recycling
Tasman District Council's vision for rubbish and recycling is to value resources and eliminate waste. This section provides information on rubbish, recycling and waste.
Recycling Collection Calendar
Download a recycling calendar to keep on the fridge or on your phone.
Read about the new recycling bins, collection timetables and what it means for you.
Fees and Charges
Council's fees and charges for waste disposal are set each year as part of the Annual Plan process.
- Check Kerbside Rubbish and Recycling collection timetable
- Check Resource Recovery Centre hours
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Rubbish and recycling should be on the kerb by 7.00 am on collection day. Collections take place every day except for Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
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
Bins should be out by 7.00am. Check your rubbish and recycling collection day on your bin. Find out what you put out for recycling and how to package it.
Love Food Hate Waste
Find out what Tasman District Council is doing to support this national waste minimisation initiative.
Recycling for Rural Industries
Recycling for farms; vineyards and rural industries
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. Revive Reuse Shop contact details and hours.
SHS - Second Hand Sunday
Second Hand Sunday is a chance for people 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.
Waste Management and Minimisation Plan
After public consultation, Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council adopted a joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan in 2012. It outlines the Councils’ waste management and minimisation aims, funding requirements, and activities until 2018.
Read more about the Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan