Refuse and Recycling Facilities

Waitomo District Landfill

The Waitomo District Landfill is located at 43 William Street in Te Kūiti. Large volumes of refuse can be disposed of here as well as greenwaste and special refuse that is not accepted for kerbside collection.

Cash and eftpos are both accepted. A full list of our fees and charges can be found here.

Large volumes of recyclables can be disposed of at the Landfill recycling area. Recyclables items include paper and cardboard, glass bottles and jars (green, clear, and brown) and plastic (types 1, 2 and 5) are accepted. 

The Re-use shop allows for the storage of household items that are in good condition and are available for purchase to the public.

Waitomo District Transfer Stations

Transfer Stations are a mid-point for refuse. Refuse that is disposed of here Is transferred to the landfill where it remains. 

Waitomo District Council provides Waste Transfer Stations for the disposal of refuse.

These transfer stations are located in:

Waitomo District Recycling Stations

Our public recycling stations are open 24/7 for small amounts of recycling.

Public recycling stations are located in:

 

Opening Hours

Location of Waste Transfer Station

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Te Kūiti
William Street

Closed Closed 9am - 4pm Closed 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm 9am - 4pm

Maniaiti / Benneydale
Mine Road

9am - 1pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed

1pm - 5pm

 

Kinohaku
Corner of Te Waitere Rd and Harbour Rd 

 9am - 1pm Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1pm - 5pm

Awakino
Manganui Road

(temporary change to opening hours)

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 9am - 1pm

Piopio
Corner of Aria Rd and Kahuwera Rd

9am - 1pm Closed Closed Closed Closed 9am - 1pm 1pm - 5pm

Marokopa
Marokopa Rd
(approx 400m east of village)

Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 9am -1pm 9am - 1pm