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Transfer Stations

Waipawa and Takapau Transfer Stations are now permanently closed as per the recently adopted Road to Recovery - Three Year Plan 0224-2027.

Waipukurau Transfer Station is open seven days a week with adjusted operating hours.
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am-4.30 pm. Saturday and Sunday: 9 am-5 pm.

Pōrangahau Transfer Station has adjusted operating hours.
Wednesday and Sunday: 1 pm-3 pm.

You can find out all the operational details for Council's collection and drop-off services here:

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT our COLLECTION and drop-off services 

Waipukurau Transfer Station Guide

Recycling Drop-off Centres

These are located in Waipukurau, Waipawa, Pōrangahau, Otāne, Tikokino, Ongaonga and Takapau and are open 24 hours. 

Mobile Recycling Trailers

Two mobile recycling trailers operate in our rural communities where drop-off centres and kerbside collections are unavailable. 

The trailers operate from 8 am to 4 pm on the following days and locations:

• Monday & Tuesday: Elsthorpe Hall and Argyll Hall
• Wednesday:  Omakere Hall
• Thursday & Friday: Sherwood School and Flemington School

The trailers do not operate on Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day. Sometimes the service may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances eg severe weather events or unplanned road closures. We will let people know via our Facebook page and this website as soon as we can.

Landfill

The district landfill at 806 Farm Road in Waipukurau is only open to commercial operators and contractors with a landfill tag. It is not open to the public. 

The landfill is open from Monday to Friday, 7.30 am to 3 pm, and is accessible only with a landfill tag. Users must allow enough time to ensure they vacate the site before closing time. Anyone wishing to gain access to the landfill outside of its operating hours must contact us on 06 857 8060. 

The landfill is closed on weekends and public holidays.