Recycling and Resource Recovery
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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
Council operates a greenwaste acceptance site at the western end of Wither Road opposite the Resource Recovery Centre.
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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.
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Plastic Phase Outs from 1 October 2022 and 1 July 2023
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.
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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
The Re-use Shop is an integral part of the Marlborough Resource Recovery Centre.
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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.
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Sign up for Waste Matters e-newsletter
Sign up for current news about refuse and recycling matters in the Marlborough region.
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Tyrewise
How we deal with tyres is changing in New Zealand. Tyrewise is Aotearoa New Zealand’s first regulated product stewardship scheme for recycling used tyres.
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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.
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Waste Calculator
Council have developed a waste calculator to help people work out how much they spend each year on waste and recycling.
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Waste Sorting Centre
The Blenheim Waste Sorting Centre has now reopened.
