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 2024
Due to increasing costs reflected in the Consumer Price Index(CPI) and central government increases to the Landfill Waste Levy and the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), gate disposal costs at the Dargaville Transfer Station and blue (general refuse bag) and yellow (recycling bag) cost are changing.
From 1 July 2024 prices are:
- Dargaville Transfer Station gate charge per m3 - $80.00.
- Blue bag - $4.30
- 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.
