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Cleaning Up After the Auckland Floods
Crikey! What happened to summer? We don’t know about you, but we’d like a refund, thank you very much. If you’ve been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, you might be wondering what to do with the debris she’s left in her wake - we’re here to help. It’s been raining cats...
Low Cost Bins: Waste Management on a Budget
Us Kiwis care an awful lot about our environment. We’re proud of our 100% pure paradise, and rightly so! Which other countries can you see breathtaking beaches, towering mountains, dense rainforests, and thriving metropolises all in the same day? There’s probably not...
5 Tips for Your Summer Holiday Garden Clean up
Ahhh, the summer holidays… Long days, beach swims and backyard barbeques! What’s that? Your backyard needs some attention before you can sit back and relax in the great outdoors this summer? No worries, Pink Bins is here to help! We have a range of garden waste bin...
How to Compost: A Super Simple Guide to Composting at Home!
Are you looking for an easy way to reduce household waste while providing valuable nutrients to your garden? Are you ready to help the environment and save some money in the process? Then composting is the answer! Composting may sound intimidating, but anyone can make...
The Pink Breaky Fundraiser
The Pink Breaky event was a great morning! The preparation was full on leading up to the event, we started dusting and clearing tonnes and tonnes of rubbish well before the morning. We are very thankful to have staff that go the extra mile who made sure the place was...
Flexi Bags: Everything you Need to Know
If you live in Auckland, chances are good that you're familiar with the struggle of finding a place to put your bins, especially since space is at a premium. That's why Pink Bins have flexi bags or Pink Bags, as we call them - the perfect solution for those who want...
Skip Bags: Your Ultimate Guide
Skip bags are the latest must-have for New Zealand homeowners. If you're not familiar with them, they are basically large sacks that can be filled with waste and then easily disposed of. They make waste disposal a breeze, and here is everything you need to know about...
Get a flexible Pink Bag for Your Household Waste
Summer is around the corner. So, now is the time to be thinking about having a clean-up around the home. For waste disposal, have you thought about flexible bag? (We call them Pink Bags!) If not, let us tell you why they are ideal for disposing of household waste....
Have you heard about Pink Bags?
As our name suggests, we supply bins. And, you guessed right, they are painted pink. However, do you know that we do waste-disposal bags–aka Pink Bags–too? What is a Pink Bag? At 2 m long, 1.5 m wide and 1 m high, plastic Pink Bags are ideal for construction, garden...
Join us in our commitment to recycling, the next time you have rubbish to dispose of hire a Pink Bins’ rubbish bin and we’ll take care of the rest.
FAQ'S
How long can I keep my Pink Bin?
The maximum amount of time you can have your bin onsite is 4 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.
I would like a Pink Bin for garden rubbish only?
Pink Bins for garden rubbish only can be supplied at a discounted rate. Please note: the presence of any general or hardfill rubbish in garden rubbish bins will mean the general rubbish rate must be charged. Click here to find out more about our garden rubbish only bins.
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.
What is the Government landfill levy?
The Government charges a levy of $20.00+gst per tonne of waste sent to landfill. This will be increasing to $60+gst per tonne by 2024
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.
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