5 Tips to Never Miss Bin Day Again

We've all done it — woken up to the sound of the truck and sprinted outside in our dressing gowns. Here are five ways to make sure it never happens again.

1. Set a Recurring Weekly Reminder

Set an alarm or calendar reminder for the evening before your bin day. Label it 'PUT BINS OUT' and make it recurring so you never have to think about it.

2. Tie It to Another Weekly Habit

Link bin day to something you already do — like watching a show on a specific night, or cooking dinner on a certain day. The association makes it stick.

3. Get a Neighbour System Going

Team up with a neighbour — when one of you puts bins out, it's a visual reminder for the other. Simple and effective.

4. Use the Auckland Council App

Auckland Council's app can send you reminders before bin day. It's free and covers your exact collection schedule by address.

5. Use Kerby (The Easiest Option)

The most reliable solution is to hand it off entirely. Kerby puts your bins out every week before 6am — no reminders, no rushing, no forgetting. From $1.99/week for your first year.