Resource Recovery Centre
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Council operates the Resource Recovery Centre opposite the Blenheim Transfer Station on the Wither Road Extension at the western end of Wither Road.
| Day | Time (open) |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8.00 am to 4.30 pm |
| Saturday | 8.00 am to 4.00 pm |
| Sunday | 8.00 am to 4.00 pm |
A wide range of recyclable materials can be dropped off there.
For more information check out our recycling update.
Go to Blenheim and Picton kerbside recycling page
Public holiday opening times
The Resource Recovery Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day morning.
See here for other public holiday opening times
How much material do we recycle at the Resource Centre?
The following table shows the tonnage that was exported from the Resource Centre. This information is updated annually in July.
Material | 2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | 2018 to 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardboard | 23% | 28% | 28% | 28% |
Paper | 22% | 22% | 24% | 21% |
Plastics | 5% | 5% | 8% | 7% |
Cans | 3% | 2% | 2% | 2% |
Glass | 47% | 43% | 38% | 42% |
Totals | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
The following table shows the split of materials exported from the Resource Centre in tonnes. This information is updated annually in July.
| Material | 2015 to 2016 | 2016 to 2017 | 2017 to 2018 | 2018 to 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard | 1,167 | 1,495 | 1,540 | 1,421 |
| Paper | 1,097 | 1,205 | 1,271 | 1,056 |
| Plastics | 341 | 416 | 423 | 302 |
| Cans | 106 | 109 | 112 | 114 |
| Glass | 2,372 | 2,201 | 2,035 | 2,110 |
| Totals | 5,083 | 5,426 | 5,381 | 5,003 |