Waste Minimisation Fees

Fees & charges

Please note, all charges are GST inclusive unless indicated otherwise.

Extra Bin Fees

The small and large options are available upon application.

Extra Bins - It is likely that there will be situations where people will require extra bins (limits will apply - contact Council if required - up to two sets per property). For example, an extra recycle or rubbish bin for businesses, or an extra compost bin for properties with a large garden. This option is available on application and will be invoiced pro-rata in the first year, after which costs will be charged on rates.

Description Compost
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Recycle
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Rubbish
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Glass
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Standard 140L $300.00 $200.00 $550.00$200.00
Large 240L $360.00 $250.00 $750.00$250.00

Replacement Bin Fees

Description2024/25 (GST incl.)
Standard 140L$200.00
Large 240L $250.00

Bin Reinstatement Fee

Description2024/25 (GST incl.)
Return of bins after removal for non-compliance.$140.00

Geraldine,  Pleasant Point, Temuka & Timaru Transfer Station Charges (for non-permitted users)

A Waste Levy of $69.00 per tonne is recovered by Council on behalf of Central Government. This is incorporated into the fees.

Key: t = Tonne

Description (all vehicles charged by weight) Charge by Tonne
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Minimum Charge
2024/25 (GST incl.)
Rubbish $365.00 / t$20.00
Sand, Soil, Clay * $13.50 / t $15.00
Brick, Blocks, Concrete)$120.00 / t$15.00
Organic $110.00 / t$15.00
Recyclable ^ $85.00 / t $15.00
Public Weigh  $15.00

* Sand, Soil, Clay not currently accepted at Pleasant Point Transfer Station.

^ Applies to recycling delivered to the Materials Recovery Facility only.

Free drop-off facilities for recyclable materials are provided at all transfer stations.

Special Waste Streams

A Waste Levy of $69.00 per tonne is recovered by Council on behalf of Central Government. This is incorporated into the fees.

Key: t = Tonne

Waste Materials Requiring Permits

Criteria apply for the delivery of the following goods. Customers may apply to Enviro NZ for the following permits.

Permit TypeDescription of MaterialsCost of PermitCost of Materials (GST incl.)
Organics PermitDelivery of organic materials
to the Compost Facility
Set by EnviroNZ$107.00 / t
Minimum fee: $15.00
Polystyrene PermitDelivery of clean packaging polystyrene to the Materials Recovery Facility  
Landfill Access Permit (LAP)
Waste Category
Delivery of waste to Redruth LandfillSet by EnviroNZWaste $325.00 / t
Minimum fee: $50.00
Landfill Access Permit (LAP)
Clean fill Category
Delivery of clean fill to Redruth LandfillSet by EnviroNZSand, soil, clay $13.50 / t
Minimum fee $15.00

Slurry $100.00 / t
Minimum fee $15.00

Hardfill: bricks, blocks, concrete $120.00 / t
Minimum fee $15.00
Other clean fill as notified
Waste ManifestRequired for Special or Hazardous Waste $365.00 / t
Minimum fee $12.00
Cover Recreational Guidelines - testing and approval required, along with Waste Manifest approval$100.00 / t

Recycling Services

ESCRAP

Description2024/25 (GST incl.)
Computer Screen $18.00
Televisions and Microwaves $20.00
Photocopiers - small - medium (0.1 - 0.5m3) $35.00
Photocopiers - large (> 0.5m3)$60.00
All other miscellaneous electronic items accepted at no charge for households only. 
Commercial deliveries (schools, organisations, businesses) please contact Council.
Mice, cellphones, GPS units and digital cameras free for deliveries.
 
Child car seat $8.00

Tyres - Subject to Legislative Requirements

Description2024/25 (GST incl.)
Car / 4x4 / Light Truck $10.00
Heavy Truck $30.00
Tractor $100.00
Per tonne (must be de-rimmed or per tyre charge applied) $885.00

Transfer Station Administration Fees

Description 2024/25 (GST incl.)
Monday to Friday after hours opening. Actual cost charged if exceeds minimum $150.00 Minimum fee
Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays after hours opening. Actual cost charge if it exceeds minimum $200.00 Minimum fee
Drive off Administration Fee$50.00
Delivery of  non-compliant materials$150.00 Minimum fee or charged at cost

Last updated: 16 Sep 2024