Recycling and Resource Recovery

Agricultural Waste - Recycling and Disposal Options

Information on alternative waste management and minimisation options for rural properties that currently rely on farm dumps.

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.

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.

Kerbside Recycling Collection

In Blenheim, kerbside servicing of recycling crates is carried out on a Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. In Picton, servicing of recycling crates is carried out on a Tuesday.

Plastic Phase Outs from 1 October 2022

The Ministry for the Environment have confirmed that more types of plastic products will be phased out from 1 October 2022. Read on for more details.

Pyrolysis Site – Bluegums Landfill

Pyrolysis, simply put, is a thermo-chemical reaction in an oxygen free vessel which breaks down molecules at temperature.

Recycling and Resource Recovery FAQs

Frequently asked questions relating to recycling and resource recovery.

Recycling at the Transfer Stations

Recycling at transfer stations.

Resource Recovery Centre

A wide range of recyclable materials can be dropped off at Blenheim's Resource Recovery Centre.

Re-use Shop

The Re-use shop sells a range of household items donated by the community and also has an on-site permanent BBQ available for community groups to use for fundraising.

Rubbish and Recycling Projects

From time to time Council undertake projects associated with rubbish and recycling.

Rural Community Recycling (RCR)

Council currently has recycling containers located at Grovetown, Spring Creek, Rapaura, Tuamarina and Renwick.

Salvage Yard

The salvage yard is an extension of the Re-use Shop.

Second-Hand Sunday

Second-Hand Sunday is a chance to give away household items you no longer want.

Sign up for Waste Matters e-newsletter

Sign up for current news about refuse and recycling matters in the Marlborough region.

Collection and Repurposing of Unwanted Household Goods project

Council is running a trial for the collection and repurposing of unwanted household goods. If you would like to take part in the trial then we want to hear from you.