Fortnightly Rotorua Lakes Council rubbish collections not going to work?
Fortnightly Rotorua Lakes Council rubbish collections not going to work?
Sign up for Rotorua's cheapest wheelie bins with Low Cost Bins to keep your rubbish under control with weekly collections
From 1 October 2026, many Rotorua households will move to fortnightly rubbish collections. Low Cost Bins offers weekly and fortnightly collection options to suit your needs.
Get started from just $4.99 per week*
- Weekly & fortnightly collection options available
- Low Cost Bins' fortnightly collections run on alternate weeks to Rotorua Lakes Council's service
- Keep a collection every week when combining both services
- Flexible payment options
- Bin supplied
- Reliable local service
- Direct debit customers receive 2 months free on eligible plans
*T&Cs apply. Advertised rates are based on fortnightly collections, charged fortnightly by direct debit. Prices shown are for a 120L bin ($9.99 per fortnight) and a 240L bin ($10.99 per fortnight). Two months free collections available on selected direct debit plans for new sign-ups completed on or before 31 October 2026. Standard rates apply after the free period ends. Available to eligible residential customers within Low Cost Bins' Rotorua service area. Price comparison accurate as at 23 September 2026.
Choose the collection option that suits your household
Weekly Collections from $8.99/week
Enjoy the convenience of a rubbish collection every week.
Perfect for:
- Families
- Larger households
- Shared accommodation
- Households that regularly fill their bin
Fortnightly Collections from $9.99/fortnight
Looking for a service that works alongside the Council's collection schedule?
Low Cost Bin's fortnightly collection service runs on alternate weeks to the Council's service, helping many households maintain a rubbish collection every week.
Instead of waiting weeks for your next collection, you can keep rubbish under control, avoid overflowing bins, and enjoy the convenience of a regular collection schedule year-round.
Flexible ways to pay
Direct Debit
Want to pay as you go?
Pay:
- Weekly
- Fortnightly
- Monthly
Bonus Offer: Direct debit customers get 2 months free on selected plans.
Pay in Advance
Prefer to pay upfront?
Choose from:
- 6-month terms
- 12-month terms
Enjoy our reduced pay-in-advance pricing and the convenience of paying ahead.
How Low Cost Bins works alongside the Council service
Many Rotorua households are moving to fortnightly Council rubbish collections.
That's why Low Cost Bin's fortnightly collection service is scheduled on alternate weeks to the Council's service.
Week 1: Council Collection Week
✔ Council bin collected
Week 2: Following Week
✔ Low Cost Bins bin collected
Result
✔ A rubbish collection every week
No overflowing bins. No storing extra rubbish. No extra trips to the transfer station.
Just a simple, flexible solution that helps keep your household running smoothly.
Signing up is easy!
Simply complete the form at the top of this page
