Greenwaste Acceptance Facility
Changes to Site Access from Monday 5 June 2023
The greenwaste acceptance facility is located opposite the Resource Recovery Centre in Blenheim. Greenwaste and grass deliveries from the community are accepted at this site.
With effect from Monday 5 June 2023 entrance to the site will be via George Conroy Drive and exit will be via Wither Road.
For more information on these changes please refer to the information sheet below:
Opening hours
Open all year, below are the non-summer periods:
Day | Time (open) |
|---|---|
Monday to Friday | 8.00 am to 4.30 pm |
Weekends | 10.00 am to 4.00pm |
Summer period: Last Monday before Christmas to the Sunday after Waitangi Day.
Day | Time (open) |
|---|---|
Monday to Friday | 8.00 am to 4.30 pm |
Saturday and Sunday | 8.00 am to 4.00 pm |
Public holiday opening times for 2023-24
Public Holiday | Day | Date | Opening Times |
|---|---|---|---|
Waitangi Day | Monday | 6 February 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Good Friday | Friday | 7 April 2023 | CLOSED |
Easter Monday | Monday | 10 April 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Anzac Day | Tuesday | 25 April 2023 | 1.00 pm - 4.30 pm |
King's Birthday | Monday | 5 June 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Matariki | Friday | 14 July 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Labour Day | Monday | 23 October 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Marl. Anniversary (Observed) | Monday | 30 October 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Christmas Day | Monday | 25 December 2023 | CLOSED |
Boxing Day | Tuesday | 26 December 2023 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
New Year’s Day | Monday | 1 January 2024 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Day After NY Day | Tuesday | 2 January 2024 | 8.00 am - 4.30 pm |
Waste Fees and Charges
Go to our Waste fees and charges page for Greenwaste Fees information
Greenwaste and Grass Deliveries
Grass should be delivered separate from greenwaste due to the potential presence of pesticides, herbicides and the likes. Composting does not break down these chemicals so we need to ensure that the grass is kept separate and sent to landfill for disposal.
For clarity unsorted mixed loads of grass and greenwaste will be treated as grass, charged at the grass rate and sent to landfill for disposal.
Please note that from 5 June 2023 all deliveries will be weighed and charged against the relevant tonnage rate. If you have a split load of separated grass and greenwaste you will have to weigh in twice to avoid paying a mixed load charge. Minimum weigh charges will also apply.
Compost Supply
Please note the Greenwaste site does not currently supply compost. You can obtain compost from local retail outlets or other commercial providers.
How much greenwaste does the site take each year?
The greenwaste site receives up to 25,000 cubic metres of greenwaste each year and up to 1,000 tonnes of grass clippings.
The greenwaste is shredded on site and then distributed to the primary industry sector to be used as a mulch.
The grass is sent to landfill due to the ongoing presence of weedkillers.
