auckland-bin-schedule

Retrieve Auckland Council rubbish, recycling, and food scraps collection schedules by address.

24|6|Updated Apr 10, 2026

Search Tags:#json output #address lookup #public datasets #auckland #bin schedule #collection dates #deterministic cli

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npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill auckland-bin-schedule

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Skill: auckland-bin-schedule
Source: https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills/tree/main/skills/auckland-bin-schedule
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thecolab-ai/.skills --skill auckland-bin-schedule

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Finding the correct rubbish, recycling, and food scraps collection day for an Auckland property is hard because schedules are spread across Auckland Council pages and can change with public holidays.

Core Features & Use Cases

Address and property lookup: Search Auckland Council properties for a given address and select the correct property/unit match.
Collection schedule extraction: Retrieve the next collection dates and service frequency for household (rubbish, recycling, food scraps) and commercial (where available).
Human and machine-readable output: Produce readable summaries for people and JSON for agent chaining, comparisons, alerts, and reports.

Quick Start

Ask your agent to run the Auckland bin schedule CLI for a specific address and return the next household rubbish, recycling, and food scraps collection dates.

Frequently Asked Questions about auckland-bin-schedule

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I find Auckland Council bin collection dates for a specific address?▼

To find Auckland Council bin collection dates, provide a specific property address to retrieve the next scheduled rubbish, recycling, and food scraps pickups. The tool performs an address lookup against live public page data to return exact dates and frequencies.

Can I get Auckland rubbish schedules as JSON output for automation?▼

Yes, you can get Auckland rubbish schedules as JSON output. The tool supports deterministic CLI execution and optionally formats the parsed collection-day data as JSON, enabling downstream automation, alerts, and agent chaining.

Does the Auckland bin schedule tool require login credentials or API keys?▼

No, the Auckland bin schedule tool does not require login credentials. It fetches live public page data at runtime directly from Auckland Council pages without authentication, parsing the collection-day HTML to extract service schedules.

What's the best way to check commercial rubbish collection schedules in Auckland?▼

To check commercial rubbish collection schedules in Auckland, use the property-id based address lookup. The tool retrieves available commercial services alongside household schedules when present for the queried property.

How does address lookup handle multiple property matches in Auckland?▼

The address lookup handles multiple property matches by searching Auckland Council properties for the given address. This allows you to select the correct property or unit match before extracting the specific collection schedule.

Do Auckland Council public holidays affect the bin schedule data retrieved?▼

Auckland Council public holidays can affect bin schedules, which is why the tool fetches live public page data at runtime. This ensures the retrieved next collection dates reflect any holiday-adjusted scheduling changes.