Transfer Stations & Recycling Drop-offs

Cashless transfer stations

As of 1 November 2023, our waste transfer stations in Alexandra, Cromwell, Ranfurly and Roxburgh have gone cashless. All payments at the waste transfer stations will only be accepted by card (EFTPOS) or through an account. See leaflet for more info: (A4 Cashless Leaflet).

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Transfer Stations (Alexandra, Cromwell, Roxburgh and Ranfurly)

Transfer Station Charges - effective from 1 July 2023
Standard size refuse bag (60 litres)	$ 8.00 per bag
General waste charge by weight per tonne (Alexandra and Cromwell)	$395.00 per tonne
General waste charge by volume per cubic metre (Roxburgh and Ranfurly)	$ 85.00 per cubic metre
Fridges and freezers - disposal charge	$ 25.00 per appliance

Greenwaste Deposited in Greenwaste Area - effective from 1 July 2023
Greenwaste by weight per tonne (Alexandra and Cromwell)	$ 75.00 per tonne
Greenwaste by volume per cubic metre (Roxburgh and Ranfurly)	$ 15.00 per cubic metre
Greenwaste minimum charge (small car/boot load – 0.5 cubic metres or less)	$ 8.00 per load

Transfer Station Locations and Hours of Operation

Transfer Station	Address	Hours of Operation	Payment Methods	Closed
Alexandra	65 Boundary Road Alexandra	10am-5pm 7 days	EFTPOS only	Christmas Day Good Friday Anzac Day (until 1pm)
Cromwell	79 Barry Ave Cromwell	10am-5pm 7 days	EFTPOS only	Christmas Day Good Friday Anzac Day (until 1pm)
Ranfurly	Drumglass St Ranfurly	Summer: 1pm-4pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun Winter: 1pm-3pm Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday	EFTPOS only	Christmas Day New Year's Day Good Friday Anzac Day (until 1pm)
Roxburgh	59 Roxburgh East Rd Roxburgh	Summer: 1pm-4pm Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun Winter: 1pm-3pm Tuesday and Thursday 1pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday	EFTPOS only	Christmas Day New Year's Day Good Friday Anzac Day (until 1pm)

Note: Daylight Savings Time signals change from summer to winter hours for
Ranfurly and Roxburgh transfer stations.

If you are a resident or ratepayer in Tarras or Patearoa please contact the Central Otago District Council for details of the options for waste disposal.

Transfer Station Waste Acceptance Table

At the moment LPG cylinders and used engine oils are not accepted at the transfer stations. However, the Solid Waste team are working to resolve the situations:

LPG cylinders – these will be accepted at the Alexandra, Cromwell and Roxburgh transfer stations in the New Year when the new storage containers arrive for safe storage at each site.
Used engine oils – these will be accepted at the Alexandra and Cromwell transfer stations within the next couple of months when the new storage containers arrive for safe storage at each site.

Please hold onto these items until the storage containers have arrived at the transfer stations. You can contact waste@codc.govt.nz to advise of your interest in disposing of either of these items, and the Solid Waste team can get in touch when these storage containers have arrived on site and are ready for use.

Transfer Station Acceptance Table 2022
Waste type	Alexandra	Cromwell	Ranfurly	Roxburgh	More information
Asbestos	❌	❌	❌	❌	Asbestos must only be removed by a licensed professional who will access the correct containment and disposal methods. There is a list of licenced removalists on the WorkSafe Website. You can find it using this link: Asbestos Licence Holder Register \| WorkSafe
Batteries	✅	✅	✅	✅	Uncorroded vehicle batteries only.
E-waste	❌	❌	❌	❌
General waste	✅	✅	✅	✅	Not accepted: - oversized waste - controlled waste - hot ashes (separate skip bins available for cold ashes in Alexandra and Cromwell only). - explosive, flammable oxidising corrosive substances - liquid waste - infectious substances - radioactive material - medical waste Any waste that can cause dust issues must be bagged.
Green waste	✅	✅	✅	✅	See greenwaste section for accepted material.
Hardfill/cleanfill	✅	❌	✅	✅	See hardfill/cleanfill acceptance information below.
Hazardous waste	✅	✅	❌	❌	See our Hazardous Waste page.
LPG cylinders	❌	❌	❌	❌	Not currently accepted at any of our four transfer stations.
Oils	❌	❌	❌	❌
Scrap metal	✅	✅	✅	✅	See information below.
Tyres	✅	✅	✅	✅	Rims must be removed prior.
Vehicle bodies	✅	✅	❌	❌	All tanks must be pierced and drained
Whiteware	✅	✅	✅	✅	Disposal charge applies to all fridges, freezers and air-conditioning units.

Hardfill/Cleanfill

Accepted cleanfill: any uncontaminated material that consists solely of natural materials like soil, rock, gravel, clay, silt, and sand

Accepted hardfill: any uncontaminated material that includes any amount of unreinforced concrete, reinforced concrete where steel is cutback to concrete, asphalt, brick, pavers, clay pipes, tiles, or ceramics.

Not accepted:

hazardous substances or materials derived from hazardous waste treatment stabilisation or disposal practices
coal tar and other non-carcinogenic substances - materials from contaminated sites
materials containing agricultural chemicals and herbicides
domestic, commercial, and industrial waste including paint waste, oil, and grease
steel treated timber, cables
gib board or plastic
materials containing human or animal waste
any vegetation.

Please be aware that you may be asked to prove the contents and/or suitability of your material prior to acceptance for dumping.

* Hardfill is not accepted at Cromwell Transfer Station.

Scrap Metal

Council allows scrap metal to be taken from scrap metal piles, provided it is able to be done in a safe manner. In order to manage health and safety risks please phone the Transfer Station Operations Manager on weekdays between 9am and 5pm on 027 256 8136 to log the details of what you want to take. The Operations Manager will arrange a time to meet you on site to retrieve what you are after, provided it can be reached safely. Council fully supports the reuse of scrap metals using the correct procedures.

Fridges, freezers and air-conditioning unit charges at all transfer stations

As of 10 October 2022 there will be a disposal charge for fridges, freezers and air-conditioning units at all transfer stations. These appliances contain hydrofluorocarbons and other refrigerant gases, which are highly dangerous to people and the environment. These gases must be dealt with by a professional, so these costs have passed on.

Tractor Tyres

As of 10 October 2022 tractor tyres will be accepted at all transfer stations.

Tyres

Refer to fees and charges page: As of 10 October 2022 there are new charges for the disposal of tyres at all transfer stations.

Recycling Drop-offs

Recycling can be taken to the following drop off points, free of charge:

Alexandra - Alexandra Transfer Station on Boundary Road or outside the transfer station
Outside Alexandra Transfer Station on Boundary Road
Cromwell - Cromwell transfer station on Barry Avenue
Omakau - Deaker Street (past school, before cemetery)
Oturehua - behind Gilchrists store
Patearoa - Patearoa Recreation Reserve
Poolburn - Poolburn Hall, 142 Poolburn-Moa Creek Road (access via McIntosh Rd)
Ranfurly Northland Street (Charlemont Street end of the car park) or Ranfurly Transfer Station on Drumglass Street
Roxburgh Corner of Berwick and Till Street (next to the bowling club) or Roxburgh Transfer Station on Roxburgh East Road
Tarras - Tarras Hall