Hazardous Waste
Hurunui Council encourages the safe disposal of household hazardous substances.
- Do not mix hazardous waste with your normal rubbish.
- Do not pour it down the sink, storm water drain or onto the ground.
- Always read the disposal instructions provided.
The following household hazardous wastes are accepted via the transfer stations shown.
| Vehicle batteries Electric fence batteries | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau
Excludes EV batteries - contact vehicle manufacturer |
| Household (alkaline, dry cell and zinc), lithium, li-ion, button cell and camera batteries No rusty, leaking or modified batteries | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau Amberley, Amuri, Cheviot and Hanmer Springs libraries are also drop off points Batteries are sorted and shipped overseas, due to no recycling options in New Zealand, the components are re-used in a variety of industries. |
| Gas bottles Fire extinguishers | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau |
| Engine oil | Amberley, Cheviot and Culverden |
| Fluorescent tubes | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau |
| Compact light bulbs | Amberley |
| Paint, stains and solvents | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau Available for re-use for free at all transfer stations. |
| Cooking oil | Amberley |
| Household and garden chemicals Pool and spa chemicals | Amberley - 20 litres maximum
Waste fuel, paint thinners and anti-freeze is not accepted |
Safety when Transporting Household Hazardous Wastes
When bringing hazardous waste to the transfer stations, remember:
- Label the containers to identify the contents.
- Ensure containers are secure.
- Transport containers upright and secure them to prevent them tipping.
- Let the staff know on arrival if you have hazardous waste; if visiting Amberley, notify the weighbridge staff on arrival.
What Hazardous Wastes are NOT accepted at Hurunui transfer stations?
- Asbestos - for information on identifying and disposing of asbestos safely, visit Asbestos Aware.
- For the disposal of waste fuel and paint thinners (domestic and commercial and all hazardous waste from businesses, commercial sites or farms; contact a specialist company such as Agrecovery or Chemwaste.
- Anti-freeze, waste fuel and paint thinners are not accepted at Amberley; contact a specialist company such as Chemwaste.
- Larger volumes including 44 gallon drums of chemicals; contact a specialist company such as Chemwaste.
- Unwanted medicines and needles; contact your local pharmacy for advice.
- Ammunition, fireworks, explosives and flares; contact the Police Arms Office for advice.
