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Green waste

Green waste is only accepted at Marton, Bulls, Taihape, Rātana and Hunterville.

The Rangitikei Waste Transfer Stations will accept:

  • Sticks & Twigs
  • Grass cuttings
  • Weeds
  • Prunings
  • Leaves
  • Flowers & Plants
  • Hedge clippings

Please advise the attendant on arrival if your grass clippings have been treated with the poison clopyralid.

In order to successfully compost our green waste we cannot accept any of these items mixed in with green waste:

  • Flax, Cabbage Trees
  • Palms, Agapanthus and Bamboo
  • Branches over 250mm thick
  • Food and kitchen waste
  • Concrete and stones
  • Dirt and Soil
  • Treated wood waste
  • General rubbish

Expect your load to be inspected upon arrival for any of these prohibited items. For more information visit www.rangitikei.govt.nz or phone 0800 422 522