Every property in the rubbish and recycling Zone 1 will receive a 120L refuse bin and be charged for the service from 1 July 2027 if the property owner or property manager does not otherwise indicate by 9am on Monday 5 October 2027.

Request a change to your refuse bin size

Eligible properties in Zone 1 in Buller can either have one 80L, 120L, or 240 L refuse wheelie bin per property.

Every property in the rubbish and recycling Zone 1 will receive a 120L refuse bin and be charged for the service through a targeted rates from 1 July 2027 if the property owner or property manager does not otherwise indicate by 9am on Monday 5 October 2027.

This service will replace the current 60 L rubbish bags which will no longer be collected from July 2027 onwards.

To find out if your property is authorised, look up if the property rates include a Solid Waste Management component in our rates database. The valuation number is the 10-digit number at the top.

If you require to dispose larger amounts of refuse beyond the capacity of a 240 L refuse bin collected every two weeks, you can drop off your refuse at the Westport and Reefton Transfer Station. Refuse is charged per tone at both locations.

You can also arrange alternative refuse collection with a waste management provider. Please note you still will be charged the targeted rate for the default refuse bin size of 120L.

Application form

Your details

Name

Please indicate if you are the property owner, property manager, or tenant below.

Property owner

Property manager

Tenant

Email address

Phone number

Property details

Address

Town

Valuation number

Refuse bin size

Indicate below what bin size you would like for your property.

80L refuse bin

240L refuse bin

Comments or special instructions

Terms and Conditions

I have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions below.

I have the agreement of the property owner to pay for the selected refuse bin size. Invoices will be sent to the property owner via email.

Data consent

Consent for storing submitted data

Yes, I give permission to store and process my data

Terms and conditions

Recycling bins belong to the property and not the property owner. If you move, the bins must stay at the property for the new residents.
For each property Council provides one 240L recycling bin and one 45L glass crate. Property owners pay $206.50 including GST per year (accurate July 2025) in their rates to Council. If you want to have more than one glass crate or more than one recycling bin you will need to pay $206.50 including GST for each bin extra per year.
Recycling containers are supplied free for new houses that are built in Buller. If you lose or damage your recycling containers, there will be a charge for a new one. The price is $135 incl. GST for wheelie bins and $33 incl GST for glass crate. It is the responsibility of the property owner to cover the cost for a bin replacement.
If you move to a new property, either as a tenant or owner, make sure you receive the bins. Otherwise please inform the vendor or landlord that the bins are missing. If you receive the property with no bins, then it is the responsibility of the new property owner to purchase new ones.
You must follow the local recycling rules. If you do not follow these rules, Smart Environmental Ltd can refuse to collect the bin. You will find clear guidelines on the Refuse and Recycling page.
Only applications with entitled properties and valid Valuation Numbers will be processed.