The transfer stations let you dispose of large quantities of green waste or refuse. You can also drop off your recycling or hazardous waste items for free at the recycling centre.
The EcoDrop transfer stations and recycling centres let you dispose of large quantities of green waste or refuse. You can also drop off your recycling or hazardous waste items for free at the recycling centre.
The Banks Peninsula transfer stations let you dispose of green waste, refuse and recycling.
The collection points let you dispose of recycling or refuse. These are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The recycling points let you dispose of recycling. These are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
EcoDrop recycling centre
Collection point
Recycling depot
Transfer station
Select a location on the map for opening hours and what each centre accepts.
Visit the EcoCentral website(external link) or phone 03 941 8999 for more information.
Please note that Banks Peninsula collection points are for Banks Peninsula residents use only.
Our EcoDrop Recycling Centres located at the transfer stations accept a wide range of items for free that can be reused.
These items include but are not limited to;
Household items:
Scrap metal including:
Items will be inspected before being accepted.
For more information please visit EcoCentral's website(external link).
Visit the EcoDrop website for up-to-date fees information for each type of waste.(external link)
These fees are only for the transfer stations on the Banks Peninsula.
Type | Cost | Minimum charge per weight |
General refuse Domestic and commercial, all vehicle types |
$379.40 per tonne | $15 |
Green waste Leaves, branches, weeds and unsprayed lawn clippings. No flax, cabbage tree leaves, or treated timber. Domestic and commercial, all vehicle types |
$158.00 per tonne | $15 |
Hard fill Rubble, concrete, soil, bricks, stones, pavers and sand. Domestic quantities only, no commercial drop-off. |
$138.00 per tonne | $15 |
Waste or demolition wood All vehicle types |
$379.40 per tonne | $15 |
Polystyrene | $9,000 per tonne | |
Metal or steel Includes corrugated iron etc. All vehicle types |
$98.50 per tonne | $15 |
Whiteware | $15.00 per item | |
Tyres
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Cars: $18.50 per tyre 4WDs: $20.30 per tyre Trucks: $46.50 per tyre Tractors: $139.00 per tyre Loaders: $166.00 per tyre |
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Wheel rims |
$12.90 per rim |
These include BBQ gas bottles, helium bottles, car batteries, fire extinguishers, butane camping gas, most chemicals, paint and solvents.
Learn about the safe disposal of hazardous substances from your household.
To dispose of your unwanted household batteries safely, check out the Battery Recycling Stations available at a number of locations around the city.