Ashburton Dump Hours

Check Out the Ashburton Dump Hours and Locations for Convenient Waste Disposal

Are you searching for the most up-to-date information on Ashburton dump hours and locations? Look no further! This comprehensive guide provides all the essential details you need to know for hassle-free waste disposal. Whether you’re a local resident or just passing through, we’ve got you covered.

Ashburton Resource Recovery Park

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park is the primary waste disposal facility in the Ashburton district. It accepts a wide range of materials, including general household rubbish, greenwaste, and construction materials.

Location: 25 Range Street, Riverside Industrial Area, Ashburton

Hours of Operation:

• Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm (Winter) / 8am – 6pm (Daylight Savings)
• Saturday: 9am – 5pm (Winter) / 9am – 6pm (Daylight Savings)
• Sunday: 9am – 5pm

Fees:

• General household rubbish: $32.00 for up to 120kg
• Greenwaste: Charged per tonne
• Construction materials: Charged per tonne

Rakaia Resource Recovery Park

The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park is a smaller facility located in Rakaia. It accepts general household rubbish, greenwaste, and construction materials.

Location: Corner of West Town Belt and Rakaia Terrace, Rakaia

Hours of Operation:

• Monday: 10am – 12pm
• Wednesday: 3.30pm – 5.30pm
• Friday: 2pm – 4pm
• Saturday: 9am – 3pm

Fees:

• General household rubbish: Charged per tonne
• Greenwaste: Charged per tonne
• Tyres: Charged per item

Rural Recycling Stations

In addition to the two resource recovery parks, there are also several rural recycling stations located throughout the Ashburton district. These stations accept a limited range of recyclable materials, including plastics, paper, aluminum cans, and glass bottles.

Locations:

• Willowby – Longbeach Road (beside the school)
• Mt Somers – Ashburton Gorge Road
• Mayfield – Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road (beside Mayfield fire and ambulance station)
• Staveley – Boyds Road (behind the Hall)
• Hinds – The corner of Hinds Arundel and Gills Roads
• Fairton – Fairfield Road (beside the school)
• Rangitata Huts – Wrens Road
• Haketere Huts – River Road
• Pendarves – Chertsey Kyle Road
• South Rakaia Huts
• Lauriston – Church Street
• Carew Peel Forest – Ealing Montalto Road (opposite the School)

Materials Accepted:

• Cardboard
• Paper
• Aluminum and steel cans
• Plastics – Grades 1, 2, and 5
• Glass bottles

What Can I Dispose of at the Ashburton Dumps?

The Ashburton Resource Recovery Parks accept a wide range of materials, including:

• General household rubbish
• Greenwaste
• Construction materials
• Whiteware (fridges, freezers, washing machines, dryers)
• Scrap metal
• Electronic and electrical equipment
• Hazardous solid waste (batteries, lights, bulbs, fluorescent tubes, aerosols, fuel and oil containers)
• Hazardous liquid waste (chemicals, fuels, spirits, oils, paints)
• Re-usable items (clothing, furniture, kitchenware, books, toys)

What Can’t I Dispose of at the Ashburton Dumps?

The following materials are not accepted at the Ashburton Resource Recovery Parks:

• Large tree timbers, stumps, etc.
• Offal, dead stock/large animals
• Bulk liquids
• Radioactive wastes
• Explosives
• PCB wastes
• Asbestos or products containing asbestos
• Volatile Fuels (more than 2 litres)

Tips for Using the Ashburton Dumps

• Sort your waste before you arrive to save time and make the disposal process more efficient.
• Be aware of the fees for different types of waste.
• Follow the instructions of the staff at the dump.
• Dispose of hazardous waste safely and responsibly.
• Recycle as much as possible to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the Ashburton dump hours?
A: The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park is open Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm (Winter) / 8am – 6pm (Daylight Savings), Saturday: 9am – 5pm (Winter) / 9am – 6pm (Daylight Savings), and Sunday: 9am – 5pm. The Rakaia Resource Recovery Park is open Monday: 10am – 12pm, Wednesday: 3.30pm – 5.30pm, Friday: 2pm – 4pm, and Saturday: 9am – 3pm.

Q: What can I dispose of at the Ashburton dumps?
A: You can dispose of a wide range of materials at the Ashburton dumps, including general household rubbish, greenwaste, construction materials, whiteware, scrap metal, electronic and electrical equipment, hazardous solid waste, hazardous liquid waste, and re-usable items.

Q: What can’t I dispose of at the Ashburton dumps?
A: You cannot dispose of large tree timbers, stumps, offal, dead stock/large animals, bulk liquids, radioactive wastes, explosives, PCB wastes, asbestos or products containing asbestos, and volatile Fuels (more than 2 litres) at the Ashburton dumps.

Q: How much does it cost to dispose of waste at the Ashburton dumps?
A: The cost of waste disposal varies depending on the type of waste. General household rubbish costs $32.00 for up to 120kg. Greenwaste and construction materials are charged per tonne.

Q: Are there any recycling stations in the Ashburton district?
A: Yes, there are several rural recycling stations located throughout the Ashburton district. These stations accept a limited range of recyclable materials, including plastics, paper, aluminum cans, and glass bottles.

Q: How can I reduce the amount of waste I produce?
A: There are many ways to reduce the amount of waste you produce, such as recycling, composting, and buying less packaging.