Recycling and Resource Recovery
COVID-19
See information on recycling and resource recovery during the COVID-19 event
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Agricultural Waste - Recycling and Disposal Options
Information on alternative waste management and minimisation options for rural properties that currently rely on farm dumps.
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E-Waste Collection Facility
Council operates an E-Waste facility for the collection of unwanted electronic goods. This is located next to the Re-use Shop on the Wither Road Extension at the western end of Wither Road.
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Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting
Council operates a greenwaste acceptance and composting site at the western end of Wither Road opposite the Resource Recovery Centre.
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Kerbside Recycling Collection
In Blenheim, kerbside pickups of official Council rubbish bags are carried out Monday to Friday. In Picton, kerbside pickups of official Council rubbish bags are carried out on Tuesdays.
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Pyrolysis Site – Bluegums Landfill
Pyrolysis, simply put, is a thermo-chemical reaction in an oxygen free vessel which breaks down molecules at temperature.
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Recycling and Resource Recovery FAQs
Frequently asked questions relating to recycling and resource recovery.
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Recycling at the Transfer Stations
Recycling at transfer stations.
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Resource Recovery Centre
A wide range of recyclable materials can be dropped off at Blenheim's Resource Recovery Centre.
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Re-use Shop
Anything that can be re-used can be dropped off at the Re-use Shop, located at the Blenheim Transfer Station, instead of adding to the landfill.
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Rubbish and Recycling Projects
From time to time Council undertake projects associated with rubbish and recycling.
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Rural Community Recycling (RCR)
Council currently has recycling containers located at Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rapaura, Tuamarina and Renwick.
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Salvage Yard
The salvage yard is an extension of the Re-use Shop.
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Second-Hand Sunday
Second-Hand Sunday is a chance to give away household items you no longer want.