What Can I Do With My Rubbish?

Refuse stations

Christchurch refuse stations
Christchurch has three EcoDepots  that operate 7 days a week
Ph 941-7513 or 0800 800 169

Banks Peninsula refuse stations
Banks Peninsula has two refuse stations and numerous waste drop-off points.

Selwyn refuse stations
Check the Selwyn District Council website for more information on collection schemes and refuse stations.

Waimakariri refuse stations
Waimakariri has two refuse stations in Southbrook (Rangiora)   and in Oxford.

Timaru refuse stations
Waste disposal facilities are provided in Geraldine, Pleasant Point, Temuka and Timaru. Phone 03 687 7200

Mackenzie refuse stations
Mackenzie District Council has three Resource Recovery Parks (RRPs)  in Twizel, Lake Tekapo and Fairlie.

Kaikoura
Kaikoura has one refuse station at Scarborough St.

Ashburton
The Ashburton District Council has two Resource Recovery Parks in Ashburton and Rakaia, a manned drop-off facility in Methven and unmanned recycling drop-off points in Methven, Willowby, Mt Somers and Mayfield. Please check their website  to find out what can be dropped off where.

Waitaki refuse stations:
There is a Resource Recovery Park in Oamaru and transfer stations in Kurow, Omarama and Otematata. Check the Waitaki District Council website  to check what can be dropped off where.

Waimate refuse stations:
There is a Resource Recovery Park in Waimate, check out the Waimate District Council website  for more details.

Hurunui refuse stations:
There are transfer stations in Amberley, Cheviot, Hanmer Springs, Culverden, Waiau and Waikari. Check out the Hurunui District Council website  for more details.