Rubbish disposal charges
Last updated: 1 July 2024
User charges for waste dropoff at Otaihanga landfill and resource recovery facility, Ōtaki resource recovery centre, and Composting New Zealand greenwaste. You can find out more about waste management in Kāpiti in our Rubbish and recycling section. Please note that transfer stations are cashless, card and account payments accepted only.
Otaihanga landfill
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Otaihanga Landfill (cleanfill only) |
2024/25 charge |
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Cleanfill – must meet the cleanfill acceptance criteria. |
$22.00 Note there's a minimum charge of $22.00 |
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Waste collector/Operator licence
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2024/25 charge |
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License annual fee |
$215 |
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Otaihanga Transfer Station charges
Operated by Waste Management NZ. They are responsible for the residual disposal of waste and set all gate charges for the site. Waste from this facility goes to the Midwest Disposals Bonny Glen landfill.
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Bag (<60L) |
$6.50 |
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Car boot |
$27.00 |
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Full car |
$46.00 |
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Station wagon/4WD |
$70.00 |
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Trailer/Van/Ute < 300kg |
$90.00 |
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Refuse per tonne |
$301.00 Minimum $90.00 |
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Greenwaste |
Not accepted* |
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| Hardfill per T – concrete (no reo or timber), bricks, rubble | $150.00 | |
| Cleanfill per T (must meet the cleanfill acceptance criteria) at Otaihanga landfill | $22.00 | |
| Special Waste (direct to landfill) | Not accepted | |
| Asbestos (direct to landfill) | Not accepted | |
| Weigh only – single weigh | $14.00 | |
| Weigh only – gross and tare | $22.00 | |
| Whiteware each | $20.00 | |
| Fridges and freezers each (covers degassing cost) | $40.00 | |
| TVs each (covers recycling cost)** | $25.00 | |
| Car tyres each | $8.00 | |
| Truck/Tractor tyres each | $35.00 | |
| Waste oil per L | $1.50 | |
| LPG gas bottles (domestic only) each | $13.00 | |
| Household chemicals per litre or kg | $50.00 | |
Note: Asbestos is no longer accepted at the Otaihanga Landfill or the Ōtaki Transfer Station. If you require help disposing of asbestos, Worksafe provides a register of licenced asbestos removalists. The closest landfill accepting asbestos is Spicer Landfill in Porirua – find out about disposal requirements.
* Greenwaste disposal location at Composting NZ.
** The actual cost of recycling TVs and CRT monitors is around $45 per item. The Council currently subsidises this cost by $20 per unit using Waste Levy money.
Ōtaki Transfer Station Charges
Operated by EnviroNZ Ltd. They are responsible for the residual disposal of waste and set all gate charges for the site. Waste from this facility goes to the Midwest Disposals Bonny Glen landfill.
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Category |
Charge |
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Bags (<60L) |
$6.50 |
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Car boot |
$27.00 |
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Full car |
$46.50 |
| Station wagon/Ute/4WD |
$70.00 |
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Trailers/Van < 300kg |
$94.00 |
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Refuse per tonne |
$313.00 Minimum $94.00 |
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Greenwaste – Bag |
$4.00 |
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Greenwaste – Car boot/Wool sack |
$16.00 |
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Greenwaste – Full car |
$21.00 |
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Greenwaste Station Wagon/Ute/4WD |
$27.00 |
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Greenwaste – Trailer/Van < 250kg |
$34.00 |
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Greenwaste – per tonne |
$135.00 per tonne $34 minimum charge |
| Hardfill per T – concrete (no reo or timber), bricks, rubble | Not accepted |
| Cleanfill per T (must meet the cleanfill acceptance criteria) at Otaihanga landfill | Not accepted |
| Special Waste (direct to landfill) | Not accepted |
| Asbestos (direct to landfill) | Not accepted* |
| Weigh only – single weigh | $14.00 |
| Weigh only – gross and tare | $22.00 |
| Whiteware each | $20.00 |
| Fridges and freezers each (covers degassing cost) | $40.00 |
| TVs each (covers recycling cost)** | $25.00 |
| Car tyres each | $8.00 |
| Truck/Tractor tyres each | $35.00 |
| Waste oil per L | $1.50 |
| LPG gas bottles (domestic only) each | $13.00 |
| Household chemicals per litre or kg | Not accepted |
Composting New Zealand Greenwaste Charges
Charges set by Composting New Zealand and apply at Composting New Zealand's facility in Otaihanga.
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Charge |
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Per bag (<60L) |
$8 |
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Wool sack |
$13 |
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Car boot |
$15 |
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3 Door hatch |
$16 |
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Full car |
$18 |
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Trucks – high side |
$35 per cubic metre |
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Trucks – low side |
Measured as trailers |
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Trailers
| Trailer size | $24 | $27 | $30 | $34 | $44 | $54 | $60 |
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| Less than 12ft or 3.65mtrs |
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| Greater than 12ft or 3.65mtrs |
 Minimum charge $60.00 |
Based on water level. Excess will be measured and charged accordingly |
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Free drop off
The following items can be dropped off free of charge for recycling or safe disposal:
- Kerbside recyclables (Otaihanga, Ōtaki)
- Large (flattened) cardboard boxes (Otaihanga, Ōtaki)
- Water-based paint (to the Reuse Shop at the Otaihanga site only during their opening hours, or ask your retailer if you can return your usable paint and paint containers)
- Batteries (household, power tools and car) (Otaihanga, Ōtaki)
- Most household e-waste items (Recycling for Charity containers at Otaihanga and Ōtaki)
- Fluorescent light bulbs including eco-bulbs (Otaihanga).