Apply for a licence to handle the collection, management, storage and deposition of cleanfill (environmentally safe waste) and other wastes.

Apply for a cleanfill or waste handling operations licence

Download and complete an application form.

Your application for a cleanfill or waste operation licence must be accompanied by the licence application fee.

In considering whether to grant or refuse an application for a licence, we will take into consideration the following factors:

  1. Any relevant resource consents administered, or that will be required, by the Council and the Regional Council in terms of the Resource Management Act 1991
  2. Previous use of the proposed land
  3. Previous compliance history of the applicant
  4. Any other factor which the Council considers to be relevant to the Cleanfill and Waste Handling Operations Bylaw 2015

Your application will be processed and a decision issued within 20 working days. If a licence application is refused, we will provide you with written reasons for our decision.

For enquiries, please phone 03 941 8999.