Your Green Bin Guide

Bin Rules & Collection

Everything you need to know for a smooth, hassle-free garden waste collection across South Auckland.

Know Your Waste

Accepted & Prohibited Items

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Garden Waste Only

Fill your 240L bin with grass clippings, leaves, weeds, hedge trimmings, flowers, and small branches up to 100mm thick. Keep it green!

NO

Forbidden Materials

Household rubbish, food waste, soil, rocks, concrete, plastic, treated timber, or hazardous materials are strictly not allowed. Please keep these out of your green bin.

Smooth Pickups

Your Collection Day Checklist

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Place Bin Out Early

Safe Bin Storage

Missed Collections

Ensure your 240L green bin is at the roadside by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day. This helps our team collect efficiently.

Keep your bin safe and undamaged on your property between collections. It remains the property of Garden Waste Collection.

If your bin is not presented on time, an additional collection fee may apply for a rescheduled pickup. Contact us if you have issues.

Questions About Your Bin?

Our local South Auckland team is ready to assist with any queries about your service or collection.