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 collections suspended in some parts of Mt Roskill
We are not collecting food scraps (the small 23L bin) in Mt Roskill Zone A (roughly 262 properties) until further notice.
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed restrictions in the area due to the detection of a Queensland fruit fly.
Visit Biosecurity New Zealand to check if you are in Zone A or Zone B and how to dispose of fruit and vegetable waste. Other types of food waste (such as meat, cooked meal scraps, dairy products, rice or pasta) can go in your rubbish bin.
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 Auckland Anniversary
Auckland mainland and Waiheke Island
| Your usual collection day | Your new collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Tuesday 27 January 2026 |
| Tuesday 27 January 2026 | Wednesday 28 January 2026 |
| Wednesday 28 January 2026 | Thursday 29 January 2026 |
| Friday 30 January 2026 | Saturday 31 January 2026 |
Aotea / Great Barrier Island
| Your usual collection day | Your new collection day |
|---|---|
| Monday 26 January 2026 | Tuesday 27 January 2026 |
| Tuesday 27 January 2026 | Wednesday 28 January 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.