Consultation has now closed

This consultation closed on Friday 31 October 2025. Thank you to everyone who took the time to have their say.

We have decided not to proceed with the proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections in parts of Te Atatū Peninsula, Panmure / Tāmaki and Clendon Park / Weymouth.

The decision was made by the Policy, Planning and Development Committee after considering public feedback alongside evidence on waste reduction, costs and potential impacts.

There are no changes to rubbish collection services in these areas. Weekly rubbish collections will continue as usual.

Consultation summary

Public consultation on the proposed trial ran from 13 to 31 October 2025.

• The council received 5,086 submissions
• Of those who responded to the question on trialling fortnightly rubbish collections:
  • 78 per cent opposed the trial
  • 18 per cent supported the trial
  • 4 per cent were unsure

Common themes raised in feedback included concerns about how fortnightly collections would work for larger households, and the potential for increased illegal dumping.

Elected members considered this feedback alongside technical and operational advice before making their decision.

What happens next

We remain focused on reducing waste to landfill and supporting households to use existing services effectively, including recycling and food scraps collections.

In 2026, council staff will provide elected members with options to support Auckland’s waste minimisation goals.