Rural Community Recycling (RCR)
Council currently has RCR containers located at Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rapaura, Tuamarina, Waihopai, Awatere Valley Road, Okiwi Bay, Ohingaroa Quarry, Seddon and on the Port Underwood Road area towards Oyster Bay.
What can I put in these recycling containers?
- Plastic (1 to 7)
- Cans (steel and aluminium)
- Glass bottles/jars (clear, brown and green)
- Cardboard
- Paper (glossies, newspapers, office papers)
What shouldn't be put in the recycling containers?
- Rubbish
- Plate glass eg; windows
Location of containers
Use the map below to find out where the containers are currently located.
Service issues
Do not leave any material outside the container. If it is full then take your items away and report the issue on Freephone: 0800 355 005.
The following table highlights the tonnage of recycling materials from each bin by location.
Site | 2019 to 2020 | 2020 to 2021 | 2021 to 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
Awatere | 8 | 13 | 8 |
Grovetown | 52 | 55 | 59 |
Okiwi Bay | 19 | 23 | 22 |
Port Underwood | 11 | 13 | 11 |
Quarry | 37 | 44 | 30 |
Rapaura | 67 | 102 | 92 |
Seddon | 60 | 52 | 43 |
Spring Creek | 56 | 71 | 61 |
Tuamarina | 103 | 111 | 83 |
Waihopai | 26 | 37 | 30 |
Total | 581 | 521 | 439 |
The following table highlights the breakdown of the recycling materials:
Recycling Material | % of tonnage | % of tonnage | % of tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|
Plastic and cans | 9% | 9% | 10% |
Green glass | 35% | 34% | 31% |
Cardboard | 26% | 26% | 27% |
Clear/brown glass | 30% | 31% | 32% |
Totals for Council year | 100% | 100% | 100% |
