Find out where our refuse/recycling transfer stations are in the Kaipara District... Rubbish collection is a user pays system with different bags for rubbish and recycling...Refuse Transfer Stations
What bags do I use?
1 July 2025
From the 1 July 2025 the blue (general refuse bag), Rubbish gate disposal per m3 & Timber per m3 costs at the Dargaville Transfer Station are increasing. This is due to increasing costs reflected in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and central government increases to Landfill Waste Levy and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
From 1 July 2025 prices are:
- Dargaville Resource Recovery Park gate charge per m3 - $82.00
- Timber per m3 - $71.50
- Large black sack/bag - $7.10
- Blue bag - $4.40
- Yellow bag - $2.00
Refuse Transfer Stations
There are two refuse/recycling transfer stations in the Kaipara District run by Council. You can see details in the Transfer Stations page and what they accept. Most recyclables are accepted at a small cost at council facilities. Visit our recycling section to learn more.
Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection
Kerbside rubbish and recycling collection is available to many Kaipara District residents provided by one privately operated company, Kaipara Refuse. Check out the Online rubbish day search to find out your collection day.
Kaipara Refuse (Rubbish and Recycling Collection) - Head Office
Telephone : 09 439 2146
Mon - Fri 9am - 3pm
Do I have to pay? Collections are user pays; the collection and disposal fee is included in the price of the pre-paid rubbish bags.
