Waste and recycling

Westland District Council is responsible for providing services for waste collection and disposal, as well as waste minimisation, education and recycling initiatives.

Services over Christmas and New Year

Click here for services over the Christmas and New Year period.

Sorting your rubbish and recycling

Westland District Council provides a separate kerbside rubbish and recycling bin for each property in Kumara, Hokitika and Ross, and connecting rural roads.

Reducing your waste

Reducing waste is part of Westland District's strategy under the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan.

Request rubbish bins

How to request additional rubbish or recycling bins in Westland.

Transfer stations

Transfer stations are managed on our behalf by Envirowaste in Northern Westland and South Westland Rubbish Removal in South Westland.

Collection days

Read about Westland's rubbish collection days and hours.