Greenwaste Acceptance Facility and Composting
Changes to Site Access from Monday 7 December 2020
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 7 December 2020 entrance to the site will be via Wither Road.
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
Public Holiday | Day | Date | Opening Times |
Waitangi Day (Observed) | Monday | 8 February | 8am till 4.30pm |
Good Friday | Friday | 2 April | Closed |
Easter Monday | Monday | 5 April | 8am till 4.30pm |
ANZAC Day | Sunday | 25 April | 1pm till 4.00pm |
Anzac Day (Observed) | Monday | 26 April | 8am till 4.30pm |
Queen's Birthday | Monday | 7 June | 8am till 4.30pm |
Labour Day | Monday | 25 October | 8am till 4.30pm |
Marlborough Anniversary | Monday | 1 November | 8am till 4.30pm |
Christmas Day | Saturday | 25 December | Closed |
Christmas Day (Observed) | Monday | 27 December | 8am till 4.30pm |
Boxing Day (Observed) | Tuesday | 28 December | 8am till 4.30pm |
New Years Day (Observed) | Monday | 3 January | 8am till 4.30pm |
Day After NY Day (Observed) | Tuesday | 4 January | 8am till 4.30pm |
Waste Fees and Charges
All greenwaste and grass deliveries are manually measured and gate fees charged based on a rate per cubic metre.
Greenwaste Acceptance Facility | Charges per Cubic Metre Including GST |
|---|---|
Greenwaste material to Blenheim compost site per cubic metre | $15.00 |
Grass clippings for landfill disposal per cubic metre | $46.20 |
Greenwaste to Picton Transfer Station per cubic metre | $25.00 |
Individual Price List By Container Size
Container size | Greenwaste | Grass |
|---|---|---|
Per Cubic Metre | $15.00 | $46.20 |
60 Litre Bag (Council size) | $1.00 | $2.80 |
80 Litre Bag (Medium) | $1.20 | $3.70 |
120L Wheelie Bin | $2.00 | $5.50 |
240L Wheelie Bin | $3.50 | $11.00 |
205L Drum (44 gallon) | $3.00 | $9.50 |
Standard Woolpack | $7.20 | $22.20 |
1 Tonne Sack | $11.00 | $33.50 |
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.
Just make sure when you are delivering material to the site to keep them separated so the attendant can measure them.
Why have we switched the site traffic and charging back to the 2019 system?
The greenwaste site was using the weighbridges previously but this led to excessive queuing, particularly at the weekends. The revised traffic layout i.e. entrance and exit via Wither road will reduce the impacts of queuing.
The revised charging system reflects a manual measurement approach now that access to the weighbridges is no longer available.
Compost sale prices
| Product | Price (GST inclusive) |
|---|---|
| Basic compost | $50 per scoop (0.5 m³) |
| Basic compost bagged | $6 per bag |
| Pottager garden mix | $55 per scoop (0.5 m³) |
| Pottager garden mix Bagged | $7 per bag |
| Basic compost mulch | $40 per scoop (0.5 m³) |
| Basic compost mulch bagged | $5 per bag |
Delivery can be arranged. Charges apply.
Bulk price discounts are available for loads greater than 3 cubic metres.
The site can be contacted directly on 03 578 8516.
How much greenwaste does the site take each year?
The following table shows the tonnage of greenwaste and grass taken each year.
This information is updated annually in July.
2019 to 2020 | |
|---|---|
Greenwaste | 3,915 |
Grass | 79 |
Totals | 3,994 |