Horowhenua District Council is inviting the community to provide feedback on the Proposed Solid Waste Bylaw 2026.

The Solid Waste Bylaw sets the framework for how waste is collected, transported, disposed of, and managed across the district. It supports safe and efficient waste services while encouraging the reduction of waste sent to landfill, helping to protect public health and the environment.

Consultation opens on Monday 4 May 2026 and closes at 4pm on Friday 29 May 2026.

The current Solid Waste Bylaw is due to lapse in July 2026. Renewing the bylaw is important to ensure continuity of waste services and enable appropriate enforcement across the district.

At this stage, Council is not proposing any changes. Instead, the proposal is to carry over the existing Solid Waste Bylaw 2014, updated to align with a new template.

A broader review of waste services is planned as part of the Long Term Plan 2027, which will include further public consultation. Depending on the outcomes of that future review, the bylaw may need to be updated at that time.

We are legally required to consult on keeping the Solid Waste Bylaw 2014 unchanged. This means a valid bylaw stays in place while we continue to work on the 2027 Long Term Plan and any future waste service decisions.

Renewing the bylaw now provides certainty and continuity for the community, while allowing time for a more comprehensive discussion about waste and recycling services in the future.

For more information and to have your say, visit letskorero.horowhenua.govt.nz/proposedsolidwastebylaw2026

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