Residents have sent a clear message to Council that better and more accessible recycling services are required. As a result Council, and its contractor Streetsmart, have established a full weekly kerbside recycling service for Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Pirongia, Ohaupo, Ngahinapouri, Rukuhia and Karapiro, and a fortnightly collection for the rural residents of Waipa.
This recycling service provides for the collection of plastics types 1-7, certain metals, cardboard, paper and glass.
For a complete list of what can and cannot be recycled, or if you would like to learn more about this service, click here for a list of our most frequently asked questions.
Click here to download the Recycling brochure (PDF 2MB).
Click here to download the Rural Recycling brochure (PDF 742KB).
Click here to find out what your collection day is.
RUBBISH COLLECTION
Council is not directly involved in the collection of rubbish within the District. Instead, EnviroWaste collects all kerbside rubbish on specified days providing it is in the approved pre-paid rubbish bags.
Visit the EnviroWaste website or contact them on 0800 240 120.
TRANSFER STATIONS
There are two transfer stations in the District where all forms of rubbish can be disposed off. These transfer stations have facilities for recyclables. Transfer stations are located at:
- Matos Segedin Drive, Cambridge
Tel. 0800 240120
- Daphne Street, Te Awamutu
Tel. 07 871 2810
Hours of operation are:
Cambridge
- Monday 9.00am – 12.00pm unless Public holiday
- Friday – Sunday 9.00am – 4.30pm
- Public Holidays 12.00pm – 4.30pm
- All other times - CLOSED
Te Awamutu
- Weekdays 8.30am – 4.00pm
- Saturdays 10.00am – 3.00pm
- Sundays and Public Holidays - CLOSED
WAIPA DISTRICT WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 2005 – 2010
To download a copy of the Waste Management Plan click here. (PDF 275KB)
WASTE MINIMISATION
Your trash could be someone else’s treasure!
The Waste Exchange is a unique service that helps businesses connect their unwanted materials and recyclables with new owners through a web-based and free phone forum.
For businesses - The Waste Exchange can:
- find alternatives to the landfilling of unwanted materials
- save on disposal costs
- support community groups and schools by registering re-usable materials
For everyone - The Waste Exchange can:
- access re-usable materials
- provide information about local recyclers and regional recycling services
- reduce rubbish going to landfill
All registrations to The Waste Exchange are part of a community initiative supporting the "reduce, re-use and recycle" philosophy.
Think before you throw - a call to The Waste Exchange could be a better solution!
For more information visit The Waste Exchange website www.nothrow.co.nz or call 0800 NOTHROW (0800 668 4769).
WASTE COLLECTORS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENCE
The Waipa District Refuse Collection and Disposal Bylaw 2007 requires any person or organisation involved in the collection and/or disposal of any refuse or recyclables (including greenwaste but excludes trade waste and hazardous waste) within the District of more than 30 tonnes per annum to be licensed. The licence is for a maximum period of 1 year, with each licence due on 1 December.
To apply for a licence click on the appropriate form below, fill it in and either post it to Waste Management Officer, Private Bag 2402 Te Awamutu; or email to info@waipadc.govt.nz
Waste Collectors Licence Application Form click here
Waste Management Facility Licence Application Form click here
Waipa District Refuse and Recyclables Collection Guidelines click here