Refuse and Recycling Facilities

Kerbside Collection and Waste Transfer Stations - ANZAC Day Public Holiday 

Kerbside collection will go ahead on Monday 27 April 2026 for the ANZAC Day public holiday.

All waste transfer stations will be closed for the public holiday.

Te Kūiti Transfer Station

The Te Kūiti Transfer Station 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 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.

Fees and Charges


Transfer Stations - Waitomo District

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:


Recycling Stations - Waitomo District

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

Public recycling stations are located in:

For more information about recycling in our district, visit our page HERE.


Opening Hours

Location of Waste Transfer Station

Mon

Tues

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

Sun

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

1pm - 5pm

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