Kerbside Waste and Recycling Collection Services

Overview Wellington City Council (WCC) anticipates undertaking a procurement process for the delivery of kerbside waste and recycling collection services across Wellington City. This procurement is expected to replace existing contracts due to expire from June 2028 onwards and represents a significant long-term service opportunity. Council anticipates releasing a Registration of Interest (ROI) shortly to assess market capability and shortlist suitably qualified suppliers. This will be followed by a Request for Tender (RFT), anticipated in late August to early September 2026. Scope The future services will include: Kerbside refuse collection Kerbside commingled recycling collection Kerbside glass collection Contractor Requirements This procurement is being undertaken within a constrained timeframe, particularly due to the lead times associated with procuring collection fleet. Suppliers should note that the ability to mobilise services, including fleet procurement and deployment, will be a key consideration Instructions to Tenderers Indicative procurement timeline: ROI: anticipated late June ROI close: July 2026 RFT: anticipated late August to early September 2026 Contract award: late 2026 Service commencement: from July 2028 (aligned with existing contract expiries) Enquiries Contact: Elisha Minehan Email: elisha.minehan@wcc.govt.nz Telephone: 020 444 8688