LGOIMA Request Details

How many Waste Transfer Stations are there within your area? (Please list)

Our Resource Recovery Centre is the only transfer station in our district.

What materials are they permitted to handle?

Our transfer station accepts;

• General rubbish
• Greenwaste
• Hazardous wastes such as TV, whiteware, tyres, paint etc.  A full list is available on our website - Rubbish & Recycling Fees | ManawatÅ« District Council (mdc.govt.nz)

Materials that we do not accept, they are also listed on our website - Transfer Stations | Manawatū District Council (mdc.govt.nz) and includes:

• Tree stumps larger than 1 metre in diameter
• Bulk liquid waste
• Animal carcasses
• Bulky metal wastes
• Asbestos
• Hazardous waste - quantity limited to a maximum of 20 litres or 20 kgs
• Flax (including cabbage trees) and Agapanthus can be disposed of in general waste, but not green waste.

How far are they away from any residential zoned sections?

Below is a zoning map that shows the location of the Resource Recovery Centre (located at 247A Kawakawa Road) and the nearest Residential zone at Satori Way. You may search this on our website MDCMaps > Zoning.  It is approximately 3km by road.

Which was established first - Nearest Residential sections or Waste Station?  

The Residential zone off Awahuri Road was established first.