Queues are building at dump sites across Auckland, as people clear out flood damaged items.
More than 600 tonnes of rubbish has been dumped at landfill since the flooding.
Deputy Controller Rachel Kelleher says it's okay to leave flood-damaged items at the kerb to be collected, if people can't get to a transfer station.
She's advising people to remember material that came into contact with flood waters, will be contaminated.
She says it's important to maintain good hygiene by washing your hands after handling items.
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