Otago, New Zealand

Clutha District Council
rubbish and recycling

Clutha collects the rubbish bin and recycling bin every two weeks on alternate weeks from serviced properties.

At a glance

Kerbside services

Service availability can vary by property. Confirm your address with the council before relying on a calendar.

Fortnightly

Rubbish

Household rubbish in the council red- or green-lid wheelie bin.

Fortnightly on alternate weeks

Recycling

Clean accepted recycling in the council yellow-lid wheelie bin.

Bin-day rules

Before you put the bins out

  • Put bins out by 7am with lids closed and no more than 30kg in each bin.
  • Keep bins one metre clear of cars, poles and other bins, with handles facing away from the road.
  • Do not infer a weekday from a nearby township or road; use the exact mapped coordinate.

Where this comes from

Official sources

Council service details checked 3 September 2026.

  1. Official rubbish and recycling guidanceCollection arrangements, service rules and local waste options