Inorganic rubbish collection is coming in the next few months for Auckland region. Bookings slot schedule are open and you can book now for your property.

Inorganic collections are one of the waste and recycling services funded by the Waste Management Targeted Rate.

Each property in Auckland that pays the rate is able to book (without any additional charge) one inorganic collection per year.

Collections are scheduled for certain areas at different times of the year. Once the schedule is released, you can find the collection period for your area by looking up your property in the online booking tool.

After you've found the collection dates, you can make a booking any time up to eight days before the start of the collection period.

To find out more info https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rubbish-recycling/inorganic-collections/Pages/book-inorganic-collection.aspx

To book your slot for collection: https://inorganiccollections.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Inorganic/

Accepted items for inorganic collections

Our inorganic collection service is now focused on reuse, recycling and diverting waste from landfills.

We can't provide an exhaustive list, but examples of items that are acceptable are:

• large appliances – empty fridges, freezers, washing machines and ovens
• small appliances – kettles, irons and vacuum cleaners
• furniture – beds, couches, chairs, kitchen items and ornaments
• sporting items – gym equipment, bicycles and toys
• outdoor equipment – unassembled trampolines and basketball hoops
• outdoor items – barbecues, garden tools and outdoor furniture
• renovation items – carpet, fixtures and fittings, tools, baths and sinks (metal and plastic only)
• timber – must be less than two metres long and free of exposed nails
• lawnmowers – with petrol and oil removed
• electronics – TVs, computers, phones and DVD players