Rubbish collection goes ahead
The Christchurch City Council advises residents that their rubbish will continue to be collected as usual in most areas of the city. Read more
What can go in your red rubbish bin:
Any items that cannot go in the recycling or organics bins, for example:
- Animal waste
- Ash (cold and bagged)
- Bubble wrap
- Clothing
- Crockery
- Cutlery
- Flax, bamboo, cabbage tree leaves
- Garden hose
- Personal hygiene products
- Plastic film and wrappers
- Plastic ties and plastic tubing
- Polystyrene
- Sawdust
- Timber and timber offcuts
- Toys
What can’t go in your rubbish bin:
- Medical sharps or sharp objects capable of puncturing the bin
- Liquids
- Explosives, hot ashes or flammable material
- Hazardous or radioactive waste
- Lead-acid batteries like car, boat or truck batteries
- Gas bottles.
Read more about hazardous waste and how to dispose of hazardous waste safety.
