Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
You require a licence to open a rubbish collecting business if:
If you are opening a new rubbish collecting business, email us at waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to discuss your plans.
You need to register to operate:
If you are taking over an existing business, email us at waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
You can transfer an existing registration into your name. You must apply within 14 days of taking over the business. After this period, the registration expires and can not be transferred.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Waste collector licence (including one waste collection vehicle) | $545.78 |
| Additional waste collection vehicle (per vehicle) | $108.48 |
Download and complete a registration form to register a rubbish collecting business:
Send both completed application form and supporting documents to:
Bring your completed application form to one of our libraries with council services and you can pay by:
Send your completed application form and supporting documents to:
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Victoria Street West
Auckland 1142
We will contact you within 10 working days.
You must renew your registration every year. All registrations will expire on 31 July each year.
We will send you a renewal application form before your expiry date.
If you do not receive one, email: waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
For payment methods, visit Step 3 of this guide.
You need to apply for renewal within 14 days of the expiry date. If we have not received your application within 14 days, the registration will lapse and you will need to register again.
