Kerbside Rubbish Collection

• Can I get paper rubbish bags?

  No.  They cost more to produce, handle and store so Council has decided to use only plastic rubbish bags.

• How do I dispose of toxic waste?

  Domestic quantities can be taken to Blenheim, Picton, Havelock, Wairau Valley, Seddon or Rai Valley transfer stations.

  For commercial quantities contact JBL Environmental Ltd, Ph: 03 578 9622 or Blenheim Transfer Station Ph: 03 579 2061.

• What are the fees and charges?

  Fees and charges information can be found in the FEES section.

• What are the refuse collection hours during statutory/public holidays?

  Refuse is not collected on public holidays - advertisements are placed in local papers prior to the public holiday showing the alternative dates for collection. Just prior to any public holiday, information on Council closures and services over the public holiday period is published on this website. The quickest way to access this information is to click on the large graphic, advertising holiday hours, that will appear on the home page at that time.

• What do I do if I find illegally dumped rubbish?

  Contact our Customer Service Centre, phone 03 520 7400.

• What do I do with my rubbish when I have been out boating in the Marlborough Sounds?

  Port Marlborough provides rubbish facilities for boaties at Picton and Havelock marinas. Alternatively, you can take your rubbish to any transfer station.

• What refuse can be put out for collection? What is the maximum weight per bag?

  Any number of official bags will be collected.
  Tops must be tied.
  Bags must be out by 7.30 am.
  Bag weight should not exceed 20 kg.
  Wrap broken glass and sharp objects.
  Garden refuse is not acceptable.
  Let ashes cool.

  If you move house, leave your remaining official Council bags behind for the next occupant.

• When are transfer stations open?

  Transfer station hours are on each station's page:

  • Blenheim
  • Picton
  • Havelock
  • Wairau Valley
  • Seddon
  • Rai Valley

  See the Transfer Stations page information on public holiday closures. These will also be listed in the newspaper close to each public holiday.

• When does Kerbside Recycling begin

  Kerbside recycling for Blenheim and Picton will commence on 4 October 2010.

  In September you will receive detailed information about which weeks to put out glass, and which weeks to put out the other recyclables in your crate – it depends on what part of town you live in and is based on the current rubbish bag collection runs.

  For more information see Kerbside Recycling Collection.

• When is my Kerbside Rubbish Collection day?

  In Blenheim, kerbside pickups of official Council rubbish bags are carried out Monday to Friday. In Picton, kerbside pickups of official Council rubbish bags are carried out on Tuesdays.

  For a map of days in Blenheim see the Kerbside Rubbish Collection page.

  Please ensure your bags are out on the kerb before 7.30 am on the day of your collection.

• Where can I get official Council rubbish bags?

  Each July a Rubbish bag Voucher for a pack of 52 official Council rubbish bags is posted to property owners.

  Official Council rubbish bags can be purchased at any time from the Customer Service Centres or participating supermarkets.

  For a list and more information see Official Council Rubbish Bags.