Queenstown Lakes is experiencing heavy rain and strong winds across the district. Some roads have closed due to flooding and slips. The QLDC Emergency Operations Centre is closely monitoring conditions alongside Otago Regional Council and Otago Emergency Management. See our Emergency Management webpage for more information (including a list of road closures) or follow along on our Facebook page.

Rubbish & Recycling

Te Para me te Hakarua

We're on a journey to become a zero waste district. Here you'll find everything you need to know about how to reduce your waste, use the recycling service and other waste services in the Queenstown Lakes District.

A-Z Rubbish & Recycling Directory

Navigate through our comprehensive A-Z Rubbish and Recycling Directory, to find out what belongs in your kerbside bins and where other unwanted items can be dropped off for reuse, recycling, or safe disposal.  

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