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.
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 | Closed | Closed | 9am - 4pm | Closed | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm | 9am - 4pm |
Maniaiti / Benneydale | 9am - 1pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 1pm - 5pm
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Kinohaku | 9am - 1pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 1pm - 5pm |
Awakino (temporary change to opening hours) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 1pm - 5pm |
Piopio | 9am - 1pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9am - 1pm | 1pm - 5pm |
Marokopa | 9am - 1pm | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 1pm - 5pm |