Refuse
What is Refuse?
Refuse is another name for everyday rubbish or waste.
Refuse includes sweepings, dust, bones, cold ashes, cartons, packaging and other non-recyclable rubbish from everyday household activities. These things can all go in your rubbish bags and are disposed of in the landfill at Broadlands Road.
What can’t go in my refuse bags?
Hot ashes, garden waste, hedge clippings and hazardous waste cannot be put in your rubbish bags.
Recyclables such as glass bottles and jars, paper and cardboard, plastics 
or 
and cans should be placed in your recycle bin, not your rubbish bags.
At the Kerbside
- A $1.50 orange sticker must be adhered to every rubbish bag (60L maximum).
- There is no limit to the number of rubbish bags you can put out at the kerb, as long as the bags used are not bigger than 60 litres.
- Two grocery bags tied together will be accepted with half an orange sticker.
- Refuse Stickers and Vouchers
- If refuse bags or recyclable items are placed out for removal and do not, for any reason, comply with what is allowed, the contractor shall apply a sticker stating the non-compliance.
Maps
Taupo-Acacia Bay Refuse collection map 2010
Turangi Refuse Collection Days map
Location of Recycling and Landfill facilities - Broadlands road Resource Recovery Park and District Transfer Stations
Additional Information
Refuse Charges and opening times at Broadlands Road Resource Recovery Park and District Transfer Stations
Contacts
Taupo District Council 07 376 0899
Budget Waste 0800 110 726