Wheelie bins are not suitable for properties in the city centre, so this area has a rubbish and recycling bag collection service. Food scraps collections are not available for the city centre area.
Te pokapū tāone o Tāmaki Makaurau – Ngā utu me ngā pēke mō te para me te hangarua Auckland city centre – Rubbish and recycling bags and charges
Rubbish and recycling bags in service
For properties that pay a waste charge, we provide:
- 60-litre orange rubbish bags
- 45-litre clear recycling bags.
We give out these bags twice a year in February and August.
Rubbish and recycling collection service charges
You are charged for waste collection services each year in your property rates.
If your new waste collection service starts part way through the rating year, you will be charged from the date you order the service until 30 June. The rating year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
Waste charges for a full year will be added to a property rates account from the new rating year starting 1 July.
Rubbish and recycling bag charges
The charge for a new rubbish and recycling bag service is calculated based on the time between when a new service is ordered and the end of the rating year on June 30.
| Month service ordered | Orange rubbish bag 60-litre | Clear recycling bag 45-litre |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | $195.78 | $164.29 |
| August 2025 | $180.95 | $151.84 |
| September 2025 | $163.15 | $139.40 |
| October 2025 | $148.32 | $126.95 |
| November 2025 | $133.49 | $114.51 |
| December 2025 | $118.65 | $102.06 |
| January 2025 | $103.82 | $89.61 |
| February 2025 | $88.99 | $77.17 |
| March 2025 | $74.16 | $64.72 |
| April 2025 | $59.33 | $52.27 |
| May 2025 | $44.50 | $39.83 |
| June 2025 | $32.63 | $27.38 |
Where to buy official council rubbish and recycling bags
If you run out of rubbish and recycling bags, you can buy them from:
- Central City Library and council services
- selected supermarkets.
You can buy 40-litre or 60-litre orange rubbish bags and 45-litre clear recycling bags.
Price of official council rubbish and recycling bags
Pricing may vary by area and between retailers. These are the recommended retail prices (RRP).
| Bag size | Single bag price (RRP) | Pack of five bags price (RRP) |
|---|---|---|
| 40-litre orange rubbish bag | $2.50 | $10.50 |
| 60-litre orange rubbish bag | $3 | $15 |
| 45-litre clear recycling bag | $2.50 | N/A |
Map of Auckland city centre
Auckland city centre map provides an indication of the central city area.