No rubbish and recycling collection on Christmas Day

If your collection day is normally Wednesday, we'll pick it up on Saturday 28 December instead. Please make sure you have your rubbish and recycling out on the kerb by 7.30am on Saturday. Boxing Day and New Year's Day collections will happen as usual. Our recycling facilities will be open with reduced hours on public holidays.

Opening hours at our recycling facilities

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Disasters

Find information below on how to prepare for and respond to specific emergencies in Palmerston North.

Our city faces several natural disaster risks which can happen any time and often without warning. It’s important to understand how you and your whānau can prepare for these events and respond when disaster strikes.

For regional guidance on getting prepared, visit Horizons Regional Council

For national guidance, visit the Get Ready website

No rubbish and recycling collection on Christmas Day

Disasters

Flooding, storms and slips in Palmerston North: What you need to know

Earthquakes and tsunamis in Palmerston North: What you need to know

Drought and rural fires in Palmerston North: What you need to know

Pandemics and animal epidemics: What you need to know

Volcanoes and their potential impact on Palmerston North