New Plymouth District Council
Your guide to recycling, rubbish and waste disposal in the New Plymouth District Council area. Check which bin each item goes in, kerbside collection rules, and where to take items that can't be collected at the kerb.
Contact Information
Official contact details for New Plymouth District Council.
What Goes Where in New Plymouth District Council
Specific disposal guidance for common items in the New Plymouth District Council area. Tap an item for full instructions.
Recycling
- Greeting Card
- Aluminum Foil (dirty)
- Book (paperback)
- Old Keys
- Plastic Film (from packaging)
- Office Paper
- Junk Mail
- Wine Bottle
- Paper Egg Carton
- Milk Bottle (HDPE #2)
- Six-Pack Rings
- Cosmetic Jars
- Glass Jar (Jam, Pickles)
- Glass Beer Bottle
- Cardboard Box
- Magazine
- Biscuit Tray (plastic)
- Newspaper
- Ice Cream Container
- Wire Coat Hanger
- Wrapping Paper (non-foil)
- Shampoo Bottle
- Aluminum Can (soda, beer)
- Butchers Paper
- Margarine Tub
- Aluminum Foil (clean)
- Plastic Plant Pot
- Shredded Paper
- Metal Cutlery
- Detergent Bottle
- AA/AAA Alkaline Battery
- Bubble Wrap
- Paper Shopping Bag
- Glass Perfume Bottle
- Plastic Drink Bottle (PET #1)
- Cereal Box
- Juice Pouch
- Cardboard Tube (toilet roll)
- Steel Can (food can)
- Paint Can (empty, dry)
- Plastic Takeaway Container (PP #5)
Compost / Organic
General Waste
- Mouse
- Plastic Straw
- Polystyrene Cup
- Pillows
- Rope and Twine
- Cigarette Butts
- Old Socks
- Zip-Lock Bag
- Flooring (laminate/vinyl)
- Bread Bag
- Broken Terracotta Pot
- Old Underwear
- Toothbrush
- Hot Water Bottle
- Towels
- Nappies / Diapers
- Old CDs/DVDs
- Video Tapes (VHS)
- Coffee Cup (paper)
- Hard Plastic Toys
- Fat Drippings
- Woolen Garments
- Wearable Clothing
- Plastic Hangers
- Matches
- Paint (water-based)
- Broken Drinking Glass
- Ceramic Mug/Plate (broken)
- Envelopes (with plastic window)
- Deodorant Stick (plastic)
- Household Bleach
- Old Tents
- Cling Film / Saran Wrap
- Contact Lens Case
- Duvet / Comforter
- Post-it Notes
- Sandpaper
- CD/DVD Case
- Leather Belt
- Lighter (disposable)
- Human Hair
- Bed Sheets / Linens
- Garden Gnomes
- Nails and Screws
- Pet Fur
- Receipts (thermal)
- Vinyl Records
- Hats and Caps
- Wax Paper
- Pet Waste
- Fabric Scraps
- Car Air Freshener
- Pyrex / Cookware Glass
- Plastic Shopping Bag
- Book (hardcover)
- Corks (natural)
- Mesh Fruit Bag
- Canvas Bag
- Household Cleaners
- Foam Meat Tray
- Pizza Box (oily)
- Plastic Cutlery
- Pens and Pencils
- Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
- LED Light Bulb
- Torn/Stained Clothing
- Takeaway Coffee Lid
- Curtains
- Blister Packs (pills)
- Sunscreen Tube
- Sporting Goods (e.g., old tennis balls)
- Shoes
- Musical Instruments (broken)
- Meat and Bones
- Foil-lined bags (e.g., pet food)
- Tiles
- Light Bulb (Incandescent)
- Garden Hose
- Baking Paper
- Spectacles / Glasses
- Disposable Razor
- Chocolate Bar Wrapper
- Tissue
- Handbag / Backpack
- Corks (plastic)
- Candle Wax
- Oyster Shells
- Toothpaste Tube
- Mirror
- Food Pouch Lid
Special Collection
Drop-off
- Cell Phone / Smartphone
- 9V Battery
- Broken Christmas Lights
- PVC Pipe
- Old Pot/Pan
- CFL Light Bulb
- Carpet
- Keyboard
- Rubber Tyres
- Bricks
- Gas Bottle / Canister
- Plasterboard / Drywall
- TV
- Desktop Computer
- Scrap Metal
- Untreated Timber
- Laptop
- Furniture (upholstered)
- Car Battery
- Mattress
- Doors
- Computer Monitor
- Digital Camera
- Lithium-Ion Battery (laptops, phones)
- Hard Drive
- Window Pane Glass
- Concrete
- Guttering
- Rechargeable Battery
- Small Kitchen Appliance (Toaster, Kettle)
- Rubble
- Remote Control
- Router / Modem
- Cables and Cords
- Electric Toothbrush
- DVD Player
- Printer
Local Waste & Recycling Guidelines
Key information for New Plymouth District Council. For full details, please visit the council website.
Kerbside Collection
- Check the Calendar tab for your collection days.
- Ensure bins are out by 7 AM on collection day.
- Place bins at least 50cm apart with lids closed.
Preparing Your Recycling (National Standard)
- Empty and rinse containers — free of food and liquid.
- Lids off everything: all lids and caps go in general waste.
- Keep items loose in the bin — never bag your recycling.
- Don't squash bottles or cans flat (sorting machines identify items by shape). Flattening cardboard is fine.
- Not accepted anywhere: aerosols, Tetra Pak/UHT cartons, aluminium foil and trays, plastics 3, 4, 6 and 7, items smaller than 50mm or larger than 4L.
What Goes Where (General Overview)
Always use the 'Search' feature for guidance on specific items.
Recycling Bin (Usually Yellow/Green Lid)
Clean plastics (1,2,5), paper, cardboard, tin/aluminium cans, clean glass bottles/jars.
General Waste Bin (Usually Red/Dark Green Lid)
Non-recyclables, soft plastics (unless special collection), broken ceramics, nappies.
Recycling Centres & Drop-off Points
For larger items, e-waste, hazardous materials, and excess recycling, visit your local transfer station or community recycling centre. Details can be found on our Sites page or on the council website.
Information is a general guide. Subject to change by the council.