We provide Waste Transfer Stations for the disposal of refuse and recycling, in the communities of Maniaiti/ Benneydale, Piopio, Marokopa, Kinohaku, Mokau/Awakino and a fully consented Landfill in Te Kuiti.

Public recycling stations are located at:

• Waitomo Village adjacent to the playground on Waitomo Caves Road.
• Piopio at Kara Park (shown below).
• Mokau village.
• Marokopa Transfer Station.

Waitomo District Landfill

Payment options: Cash and eftpos. Large volumes of recyclables can be disposed of at the Landfill recycling area. 
Waste items including paper and cardboard, glass bottles (green, clear and brown) and plastic (types 1 and 2) are collected for recycling.   

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

Opening Hours

Location of Waste Transfer Station	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Te Kuiti Williams 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)	9am - 1pm	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	Closed	1pm - 5pm