Franklin – Rubbish, recycling and food scraps bins and charges

​Rubbish bins

There is currently no council roadside rubbish bin service in the Franklin area.

Rubbish bags in service

Price of official council rubbish bags

Pricing may vary by area and between retailers. These are the recommended retail prices (RRP).

Where to buy official council rubbish bags

You can buy our orange rubbish bags from:

• local supermarkets
• libraries with council services
• leisure centres
• selected convenience stores, service stations and transfer stations.

Recycle bins in service

Recycle bin dimensions

• 360-litre bins are 1100mm high and 848mm wide.
• 240-litre bins are 1060mm high and 730mm wide.
• 120-litre bins are 930mm high and 545mm wide.

Bin requests

Visit Request bin repair or report a missing bin to get a bin replaced or to fix a broken bin.

Visit Request a bin for a new property and other bin services to order a new bin for your new property.

Visit Request a different size bin to swap your bin for a different size. 

​Recycling bin charges

The annual charge for a new or additional recycling bin is pro-rated based on the time between when the bin was ordered and the end of the financial year on 30 June.

​Food scraps bin in service

The food scraps service includes a 23-litre food scraps bin and a kitchen caddy.

Food scraps bin charges

The charge for a new food scraps bin and collection service is pro-rated based on the time between when the bin is ordered and the end of the financial year on 30 June.

The full annual charge is added to property rates accounts from 1 July.

​Compostable bin liners for your kitchen caddy

You can use an Auckland Council compostable bin liner in your food scraps kitchen caddy to help remove odours and keep them clean.

For information about where to buy compostable bin liners and pricing, visit Food scraps collection bins and bin liners.