EcoDepots and transfer stations
Transfer stations are safe disposal places for you to dispose of large quantities of waste or items not collected through the kerbside collection service.
The three transfer stations in Christchurch are called Ecodepots. For information (fees, hours of operations and what is accepted) visit Christchurch's EcoDepots »
Barrys Bay Transfer Station
Location
102 Onawe Flat Road
Barrys Bay
Hours of operation
Summer (daylight savings time):
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, 12 noon–4pm
Sunday, 10am–4pm
Winter (outside daylight savings):
Wednesday and Saturday, 12 noon–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm
Please note that from 1 December 2009 the opening hours will change to:
Summer (daylight savings time):
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12 noon–4pm
Winter (outside daylight savings):
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 12 noon–4pm
The transfer station is also closed on the following public holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and ANZAC Day.
Fees:
| Material | Cost |
| General refuse | |
| Domestic and commercial - all vehicle types | $219.50/tonne |
| Minimum charge per weigh | $7.50/weigh |
| Green Waste:Leaves, branches, weeds, unsprayed lawn clippings | |
| Domestic and Commercial - all vehicle types | $100.00/tonne |
| Minimum charge per weigh | $7.50/tonne |
| Green Trailer – Small | $15.00 |
| Green Trailer – Large | $20.00 |
| Hardfill: Rubble, Concrete, Soil, Bricks, Stones, Pavers and Sand | |
| All vehicle types | $93.00/tonne |
| Minimum charge per weigh | $7.50/weigh |
| Waste/Demolition Wood | |
| All vehicle types | $110.00/tonne |
| Minimum charge per weigh | $7.50/weigh |
| Metal/Steel | |
| Whiteware, corrugated iron, etc | $75.00/tonne $7.50/weigh |
| Tyres | |
| Car Tyre | $6 each |
| Larger tyres extra price |
Birdlings Flat Transfer Station
Location
3382 Christchurch-Akaroa Road
Birdlings Flat
Hours of operation
Saturday, 9am–12 noon
Fees
| Material/ quantity | Cost of disposal/ recycling |
| Recycling - material accepted in the kerbside collection | Free |
| Rubbish – 2 bags (max. 15kg each) | Free |
| Rubbish - car/hatchback | $10.00 |
| Rubbish - station wagon | $20.00 |
| Rubbish - van | $35.00 |
| Rubbish - trailer - single axle | $40.00 |
| Rubbish - trailer - tandem axle | $60.00 |
| Rubbish - truck | $219.00/tonne |
| Green waste | 50% of rubbish charges |
| Car bodies (without wheels) - special conditions apply | $40.00 |
| Tyres (rims on) | $6.00 |
| Tyres (rims off) | $4.00 |
| Whiteware/scrap metal | From $6.00 |
Authorising Unit: City Water and Waste
Last reviewed: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Next review: Wednesday, May 19, 2010
