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Tasman District Council

Recycling and rubbish

Find out about Tasman's rubbish and recycling collection scheme, as well as the services we have for commercial users.

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Download your kerbside recycling guide (pdf, 3.4 MB).

Download your Recycling Collection Calendar (pdf, 1.1 MB)

Resource recovery centres

There are five resource recovery centres across the district - also known as the dump, the tip, the transfer station.

Kerbside collections

There are no changes to collections for Nelson Anniversary Day or Waitangi Day holidays. Bins should be out by 7.00 am please.

More recycling options

Batteries, paint, electronic waste and rural recycling - explore easy ways to reduce waste to landfill. There may even be a subsidy to help.

Compost, worm farms and bokashi

May is Kickstart Compost month - grab your free $30 voucher to get you started, as well as tips to help you reduce food waste.

Hazardous waste

Guidance on how to safely dispose of hazardous household and commercial substances.

Second Hand Sunday

An event to rehome and recycle household goods for free.