Tyre recycling
Heads up! From 1 July, we’re updating some of our fees and charges for rubbish and recycling services. Here’s what’s new:
Rubbish bags:
- 60L bags: $3.80 each, $19 for a 5-pack
- 40L bags: $2.80 each, $14 for a 5-pack
Compost:
Awapuni green waste:
- Car: $7
- Trailer: $20
- Van or ute: $20
- Van or ute plus trailer: $40
Events recycling:
- Option B (Self-servicing): $75
- Option C (Council-serviced): $290
All prices include GST.
These new rates have been carefully reviewed and approved by the Council to ensure we can continue providing quality services.
We’re collecting your old tyres, and sending them to Auckland where they will be recycled and used by the construction industry.
This service is only available at our Awapuni Resource Recovery Park on Tip Road.
All fees and charges include GST. Effective 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
| Tyre Size |
Price |
| Car, van motorbike or 4WD tyre |
$8 |
| Bicycle or E-scooter tyre |
$4 |
| Heavy truck |
$22 |
Note: dirty tyres (i.e. those covered in soil and organic material) are no longer accepted