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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Alexandra | 65 Boundary Road
Alexandra | 10am-5pm 7 days | EFTPOS only | Christmas Day
Good Friday |
Cromwell | 79 Barry Ave
Cromwell | 10am-5pm 7 days | EFTPOS only | Christmas Day
Good Friday |
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 |
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 |
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 | |||||
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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.
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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