Litter

Reducing litter

Waimate District Council works hard to keep our streets, parks, playgrounds and other public areas free from litter. We also rely on the public to do the same.

Public rubbish bins are located throughout the district to help keep our district litter-free.

Locations of rubbish bins

• Waitaki Lakes Camping Grounds – Briar’s Gully, Te Akatarawa Reserve, Fisherman’s Bend, Waitangi Reserve
• Victoria Park (including the camping ground)
• Knottingley Park (including the camping ground)
• St Andrews camping ground
• Morven Domain Reserve
• Seddon Square, Waimate
• Boland Park Skatepark, Waimate
• Waimate Cemetery
• Whitehorse Reserve

There are also 10 rubbish bins on the main street of Waimate (Queen Street).

Simple things you can do

Most people respect our district by disposing of rubbish appropriately. If you see litter, why not pick it up and put it in a rubbish bin.

If you have rubbish, hold on to it until you see a rubbish bin then dispose of it. Sometimes, it’s just a short walk to the nearest rubbish bin! Please note, however, that public rubbish bins are for incidental rubbish, and are not there to be used for household rubbish.

Pick up after your dog – nobody wants to see your dog’s ‘business’ along streets or in parks.

When you put out your wheelie bin for collection, make sure it isn’t overflowing which could result in rubbish ending up on the footpath or road.

Council provides a kerbside rubbish service. Click here to find out more.