Heavy Rain Warning - Orange

An Orange heavy rain warning has been issued for Nelson this Thurs 3 April. Prepare for heavy rainfall and the possibility of rapidly rising rivers, streams and surface flooding. Please keep gutters and drains on your property clear. We will share updates here and on our Facebook page.

Food Waste - Turning waste into Wonderful Home Composting

Council supports a variety of options for reducing or avoiding food waste.

Composting

Learn more about the benefits of composting, why it's cheaper and how it benefits our environment.
Kitchen waste kerbside collection trial

Nelson City Council ran a trial kerbside kitchen waste collection in 2021 to learn more about the composition of household food waste.
Love Food, Hate Waste

Food is a fabulous resource – learn here more about how to make it go further, cook the best meals and save money.
The Compost Courier – food waste collection in the central City

Council is supporting a food waste collection by Community Compost.