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Council’s vision for waste management is to manage waste in a cost-effective way that reduces harmful effects & improves efficiency of resource use. Part of this is the way Wairoa District Council delivers waste management services around the district, these services are listed below.
We encourage the community to REDUCE or REUSE.
The below links are information on what can be recycled in our district.
The kerbside recycling collection for the Wairoa Urban area & Frasertown is split across two days:
Please ensure recycling doesn't weigh more than 12kg per bin. Recycling must be in an official Council recycling bin. There are two official Council recycling bins, the old 60l bin and the new 45l bin. A maximum of 2 recycling bins will be picked up from each household.
Recycling in the following rural areas is weekly on Thursdays.
Recycling in the following rural areas is weekly on Thursdays:
Recycling at the following rural areas as follows:
Recycling in all other rural areas is on the first and third Sunday of each month and at the following locations:
RECYCLING IS FREE FOR DOMESTIC USERS
We accept the following:
Commercial customers please contact Smart Environmental to discuss your requirements (0800 424 990).
Refuse collections are a user pays service provided by the Wairoa District Council's Waste Management Contractor Smart Environmental (0800 424 990).
Where can I buy Official Refuse Bags?
Official refuse bags are available from the following locations:
Wairoa
Mahia
Please note that any households living off the State Highway may bring their refuse to the State Highway for pick-up.
Collection managed by Ruapani ki Waikaremoana Trust T/A Waikaremoana Contracting.
06 837 3876
Collection takes place every Wednesday Morning - we encourage everyone to recycle and to minimise their residual waste.
Green Waste: By Special Arrangement (contact us on one of the numbers above)
Whiteware: By Special Arrangement (contact us on one of the numbers above).
Collection managed by Waipapa Recycling.
Nathan, +64 27 256 3627
Collection takes place every Friday Morning - we encourage everyone to recycle and to minimise their residual waste.
Wairoa District Council provides for waste management through a variety of facilities and services. Council is committed to promoting responsible waste management solutions for the district and is keen to work with groups or individuals to improve their waste management.
Council staff or contractors are happy to talk to schools, community groups, marae or individuals about ways to reduce the amount of waste being produced and better ways to deal with what is produced.
The Wairoa Landfill is located on Fraser Street and is managed by Smart Environmental.
(06) 838 8456 or 0800 424 990
Waste Management Fees and Charges approved for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
All fees and charges are inclusive of GST (except as noted *).
| Weighbridge Rates (Minimum weight 20kg) | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Note: If the weighbridge computer is not working, the Non-weighed Rates are to be applied and the transactions manually carried out | Direct User Charges | Non Recyclables | Wairoa Landfill | Weighbridge | General Waste (Per Tonne) | $415.00 | Minimum charge | $12.00 | Green Waste (Per Tonne) | $155.00 | Minimum charge | $6.00 | Hardfill (per tonne) - Clean Rubble, concrete | $125.00 |
| Fridge / Freezer / Refridgerants | Min charge (per item) | $20.00 | Scrap steel | No Charge | Building materials (Timbers, clear of any heavy steel or plastics) | $300.00 |
| Vehicles & Tyres | |
| Note: Tyres accepted under the tyrewise scheme: | Car Tyres (per tyre) | Free |
| Note: Tyres not eligibible under the tyrewise scheme are accepted at the following rates to cover the cost of shredding: | Car Tyres (per tyre) | $27.00 | Truck Tyres (per tyre) | $38.00 | Tractor Tyres (not accepted) | Not accepted |
| Special or Problematic Waste | Fee (incl GST) |
|---|---|
| Note: We are currently accepting asbestos containing materials by permit only. Please contact Council to apply. | Asbestos from sites within Wairoa District charged Admin Fee plus prevailing weighbridge rate for special waste | Admin Fee + Hazardous & Offensive per tonne rate | Administration Fee (all Asbestos transactions) | $350.00 | Hazardous and offensive wastes (per tonne) | $520.00 | Minimum charge | $50.00 |
| Non-Weighed Rates | |
| Note: Non-weighed rates are used in instances where the weighbridge is not functioning | |
| Green Waste | Green Waste (Bag) | $4.50 | Green Waste (Car) | $17.50 | Green Waste (Small Van Or Trailer) | $26.00 | Green Waste (Car & Trailer) | $36.50 | Green Waste Commercial Vehicles (Trucks) | $155.00 |
| General Waste | General Waste (Per 40 Litre Bag) | $17.00 | General Waste (Car) | $31.00 | General Waste (Small Van Or Trailer) | $48.00 | General Waste (Car & Trailer) | $94.00 | General Waste Commercial Vehicles (Trucks) | $415.00 |
| Penalty Charges | |
| Note: Additional penalty charges may be charged in the following situations at the discretion of the Landfill Manager | Non-compliance with direction given for delivery of wastes, such as putrecible wastes and special wastes | $250.00 | Insecure loads - the Kiosk Operator, Landfill Supervisor or Landfill Manager may impose a penalty charge for continued insecure loads | $50.00 |
For more information please contact the Wairoa District Council.
customerservices@wairoadc.govt.nz
97-103 Queen Street, Wairoa 4108
PO Box 54, Wairoa 4160
The Wairoa Landfill is located on Fraser Street and is managed by Smart Environmental.
(06) 838 8456 or 0800 424 990
customerservices@wairoadc.govt.nz
+64 6 838 7309
+64 6 838 8874
Coronation Square, Queen Street, Wairoa
PO Box 54, Wairoa 4160, Hawke's Bay
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