A family business that’s been taking care of Auckland’s rubbish since 1998
Pink Bins is a Kiwi family-owned waste business based in Manukau, Auckland.
We’ve been around since 1998, when Andy and Sue Stuart started Pink Bins with one truck, 10 bins and a pretty simple idea: provide a good, reliable service and look after your customers.
A fair bit has changed since then. There are more trucks, a lot more pink bins, our own recycling facility and a much bigger team behind the scenes.
But the way we approach the business hasn’t changed too much.
Answer the phone. Turn up when we say we will. Help where we can. And make getting rid of rubbish as straightforward as possible.
Today, Pink Bins is led by Andy and Sue’s son Craig, with a team of drivers, yard staff and office crew keeping everything moving from our Manukau base.
Recycling has been part of Pink Bins for more than 20 years
As Pink Bins grew, so did the amount of material we were handling.
Rather than simply sending everything straight to landfill, in 2005 the business established its own recycling operation in Manukau.
Today, much of the waste collected in our bins comes back to our Auckland facility, where our team sorts through it and separates recyclable and recoverable materials.
Depending on the waste stream, materials we can recover include:
- Timber
- Gib board / plasterboard
- Scrap metal
- Cardboard
- Batteries
- Green waste
- Electrical waste
Once separated, recyclable materials are sent on to the appropriate recycling or processing facilities.
It’s a practical approach rather than a perfect one. Not everything can be recycled, but where material can be recovered rather than unnecessarily sent to landfill, that’s what we aim to do.
That’s what we mean by Thinking Pink.
Meet the Pink Bins team
We might be known for bright pink bins, but it’s the people behind them that make the business work.
Craig
Owner
Craig grew up around Pink Bins and has worked across pretty much every part of the operation over the years. Today he leads the family business and remains closely involved with the team, customers and day-to-day running of Pink Bins.
Jay
Marketing & Sales
Jay works with our customers and trade clients, helping them find the right waste solution and keeping people up to date with what Pink Bins can offer.
Dave
Dispatch
Dave helps keep the bins moving. From new orders through to deliveries and collections, he’s part of the team making sure the right bin gets to the right place at the right time.
Janine
Accounts
Janine looks after the numbers and has been part of the Pink Bins story for many years, helping keep everything behind the scenes running smoothly.
Caren
Customer Service
One of the friendly voices at the end of the phone, Caren helps customers with bookings, questions and all those little things that make hiring a bin easier.
Venessa
Customer Service and Administration
Venessa is another important part of our customer service team, helping customers organise what they need and keeping jobs moving from booking through to collection.
More than just skip bins
Skip bin hire is still at the heart of what we do, servicing homeowners, builders, landscapers, trades and businesses throughout greater Auckland.
But Pink Bins has grown to offer a few more ways to make waste and site services easier too.
Skip Bin Hire
A range of skip bin sizes for residential, trade and commercial jobs across Auckland.
Pink Bag Collections
Flexible waste bags for smaller jobs, including collection of approved flexi bags throughout Auckland and Waikato.
Portable Loo Hire
Portable toilet hire for worksites, events, renovations and projects across Auckland, Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Wellington.
Hazibags
A straightforward option for the safe removal of asbestos-containing building materials and selected hazardous waste.
Why Pink?
It started simply enough. Pink stood out.
More than 25 years later, our trucks and bins are pretty hard to miss around Auckland — and we’re quite happy to keep it that way.
The business has grown, the services have changed and the waste industry has moved on considerably since 1998.
But Pink Bins is still a family business, based in Manukau, with a team of real people doing their best to provide a service customers can rely on.
Whether you're clearing the house, renovating, landscaping or running a busy worksite, talk to the Pink Bins team and we'll help you work out what you need.
FAQ'S
How long can I keep my Pink Bin?
The maximum amount of time you can have your bin onsite is 7 days. In extreme cases we may allow 1-2 days extra but depends on demand at the time.
How and when do I pay for my Pink Bin?
You can pay by cash, Visa, or Mastercard upon delivery of the bin.
How high can I fill my Pink Bin?
The bin must not be filled above a line level with the top of the sides. The doors of the bin should also be able to close and shut properly.
Will the Pink Bins truck fit down my driveway?
Pink Bins trucks are 6 metres long, 2.3 metres wide and 2.8 metres high. They require approximately 2.5 metres driveway width. If you have a difficult site a Pink Bins representative will arrange a site visit prior to bin delivery. Please phone 0800746524.
What if nobody is home when my Pink Bin is delivered?
You will need to leave detailed instructions on where to place the bin. Payment must be received before delivery.
I don't have the space to leave a bin on-site?
We have a ‘Wait and Load’ service for garden and general rubbish in all regular pink bin sizes. A Pink Bins’ truck will deliver your Pink Bin and wait while you load it. The standard time for a ‘Wait and Load’ service is 30 minutes (extended time by arrangement). Prices are similar to regular bin hire but may vary depending on your location.
What is the purpose of the Government landfill levy?
- To raise revenue to promote and achieve waste minimisation.
- Increase the cost of waste disposal to recognise the costs of waste on the environment, society and the economy.
- Provide an economic incentive to change behaviour and reduce the amount of waste generated.
Are you WINZ approved?
Yes, we are. Call us for a quote today.
What is the difference between general, hardfill, recyclable and green waste?
You can download a PDF file explaining the difference between general, hardfill, recyclable, and green waste rubbish.
Can green waste be mixed with general rubbish?
Yes, we separate green waste and general rubbish at our Manukau recycling plant.
What if I have a mixture of hard fill rubbish and general rubbish?
This is classified as a mixed bin. There is no weight limit for such a bin but there are only two sizes available (because of the potential weight). If you have any questions, please discuss with the Pink Bins Office prior to loading your Pink Bin. Click here to find out about our mixed bin for general and hardfill waste.
What are Pink Bins terms and conditions?
You can download a PDF file explaining our terms and conditions.
What do I do with hazardous chemicals?
Hazardous waste cannot be placed into your Pink Bin. For details on disposal of hazardous chemicals and waste, contact your local council, or go to www.hazmobile.govt.nz for information on collection services.
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