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Rubbish, recycling and food scraps collections will be one day later than usual after a public holiday, with some exceptions.
Ngā kohikohinga hararei tūmatanui Public holiday collections
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Food scraps collection suspension lifted in Papatoetoe
Biosecurity New Zealand has lifted restrictions that were in place in parts of Papatoetoe due to the detection of an oriental fruit fly.
Kerbside collections have returned to normal.
Our holiday collection text reminders are no longer available. You can find information about holiday collection dates for your area on this page or use our collection day search to check your address.
You must put your rubbish out before 7am on your collection day. This includes:
- rubbish bins and bags
- recycling bins and bags
- food scraps bins.
Collection day changes for Easter
Auckland mainland, Waiheke Island and Aotea / Great Barrier Island
| Your usual collection day | Your new collection day |
|---|---|
| Friday 3 April 2026 (Good Friday) | Saturday 4 April 2026 |
| Monday 6 April 2026 (Easter Monday) | Tuesday 7 April 2026 |
| Tuesday 7 April 2026 | Wednesday 8 April 2026 |
| Wednesday 8 April 2026 | Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Thursday 9 April 2026 | Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Friday 10 April 2026 | Saturday 11 April 2026 |
Exceptions to the 'day later' rule
Private rubbish collections
Contact your rubbish collection provider to ask about their holiday schedules.
City centre
There are no changes to roadside collections for rubbish bags, recycling bags, paper and cardboard.