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 below.
| Vehicle batteries Electric fence batteries | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau |
| Household batteries Lithium-ion batteries | Amberley, Cheviot, Culverden, Hanmer Springs and Waiau No rusty, leaking or modified batteries |
| 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 |
| Cooking oil | Amberley |
| Household and garden chemicals Pool and spa chemicals | Amberley - 20 litres maximum
Waste fuel and paint thinners is not accepted |
Safety when Bringing Household Hazardous Wastes to the Transfer Stations
When bringing hazardous waste to the transfer stations, please remember:
- If possible, label the containers to identify the contents.
- Ensure containers are secure.
- Transport containers upright and secure them to prevent them tipping over.
- Let the staff know on arrival if you have hazardous waste; if visiting Amberley Transfer Station, 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.
- Larger volumes including 44 gallon drums of chemicals; contact a specialist company.
- Unwanted medicines and needles; contact your local pharmacy for advice.
- Ammunition, fireworks, explosives and flares; contact the Police Arms Office for advice.
