Rubbish and recycling stations

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Re:Sort is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

We do not set the charges for the Re:Sort Centre. The centre is owned and operated by a joint venture company, Northland Regional Landfill Limited Partnership.

Current charges can be viewed by on the Northland Waste website.

Re:Sort Centre (northlandwaste.co.nz)

Re:Sort accepts waste by the bag, trailer or truck load. Save money by separating your waste first and recycling what you can.

You can use our recycling and disposal guide to help with the reuse, recycling and safe disposal options for everyday products and household items.

Hikurangi transfer station

Location

The road to Waro Reserve at 102 King Street, Hikurangi

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Hikurangi Transfer Station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Kōkopu transfer station

Location

off Kōkopu Road close to the junction with Kōkopu Block Road

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: closed
Tuesday: closed
Wednesday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday: closed
Friday: closed
Saturday: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 7:30am - 4:30pm.

Kōkopu transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Ngunguru transfer station

Location

At the junction of Tongatu Road and Ngunguru Road

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 1:00pm.

Ngunguru transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Ōakura transfer station

Location:

At the end of Wharua Road, Ōakura

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:30pm.

Ōakura transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Ruatangata transfer station

Location

Off Knight Road near the junction with Pipīwai Road, Ruatangata

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Friday: closed
Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Ruatangata transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Tauraroa transfer station

Location

off Tauraroa Road between Omana and Waiotira Road

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: closed
Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Tauraroa transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.

Uretiti transfer station

Location

Tip Road, Waipū

Days and hours of operation (summer)

Monday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Uretiti transfer station is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday (Easter). It is open on all other public holidays.

Costs

Charges are based on the volume of rubbish being disposed. Recycling is free.

Some waste items like tyres, televisions and whiteware, have a special charge to cover the cost of appropriate disposal or recycling.

View the charges for rubbish disposal here:

What waste can I take here?

General waste is accepted here by the bag, car boot load or trailer load. Save money by separating your recycling from your waste first.

Large loads of rubbish (for example truckloads or large skip bins) can't be accepted here. They can be taken to Re:Sort in central Whangārei.

What waste is not accepted here?

Hazardous waste
Waste oil

View our A to Z recycling and disposal guide to find out where you can take your hazardous waste and waste oil.