Check your property
Rubbish
Use Timaru District Council's official guidance to confirm the available rubbish service.
Canterbury, New Zealand
Timaru District Council
rubbish and recycling
Timaru District provides kerbside rubbish, recycling and organics services with route and cycle information tied to the property.
At a glance
Kerbside services
Service availability can vary by property. Confirm your address with the council before relying on a calendar.
Check your property
Recycling
Kerbside or drop-off arrangements depend on the council's published service area.
Bin-day rules
Before you put the bins out
- Use the correct red, yellow or green council bin for the material.
- Check current council notices for holiday changes.
Exact dates
Confirm the property
Use the address search above to check the official schedule for this property. You can still compare it with the council's own checker.
Use Timaru District Council's official information ↗Where this comes from
Official sources
Council service details checked 3 September 2026.
- Official rubbish and recycling guidance ↗Collection arrangements, service rules and local waste options