What can’t go into my skip bin?

We do not accept hazardous waste. If these items are placed in the Bin, we will be unable to
collect it.

Liquids

Liquid paint, chemicals, solvents, petrols, motor oil, cooking oil etc cannot be placed into the bin.

Please note even if they are in a sealed container they cannot be placed
in the bin as there is a possibility they will split open or leak when
being transported.

Containers with paint, motor & cooking oil may
be placed beside the skip so we can remove them safely. Solvents and petrols are considered hazardous and cannot be taken.

 

What can be put into a skip bin?

General waste:

Our skip bins will take most things from around your home including timber off cuts, furniture, appliances, books, bicycles, toys, general junk, steel etc that is not hazardous or a liquid.

Green & Brown waste:

Our skip bins will take green waste as listed;

  • Grass clippings
  • Flower cuttings
  • Hedge trimmings
  • Coffee grounds
  • Tea bags and tea leaves
  • Manure
  • Weeds

Our skip bins will take brown waste as listed:

  • Torn newspapers/cardboard
  • Egg cartons
  • Tree prunings (branches)
  • Dry leaves
  • Bark/untreated sawdust

Hard fill / clean fill:

Our skip bins will hold the following clean fill:

Asphalt (cured)

Bricks

Cement and fibre cement products
Ensure that the product does not contain asbestos,
which is unacceptable

Ceramics

Concrete (unreinforced)
No metal or other attached material

Road, sub-base

Soils, rock, gravel, sand, clay etc
Must be free from contamination and less than 10%
organic material

Tiles Clay, concrete or ceramic.

What is hazardous waste?

Hazardous waste is any waste that is potentially dangerous to health or the environment, or can cause damage to property. This includes:

  • Explosives such as fireworks, ammunition and marine emergency flares
  • Flammable goods such as petrol, kerosene,
    oil and some types
    of paint
  • Corrosive items such as strongly acidic and caustic cleaning fluids
  • Chemically reactive waste such as pool chemicals
  • Toxic waste such as garden sprays, rat poison, solvents and various cleaners
  • Environmentally toxic items such as oil, paint and all batteries.

What do I do if I have hazardous waste?

Contact your local
council environmental health department for information on disposing of special or
hazardous waste:

South Wairarapa District Council
19 Kitchener Street
P.O. Box 6 Martinborough
Phone 06 306 9611
Fax 06 306 9373
email: enquiries@swdc.govt.nz
web: www.swdc.govt.nz

Carterton District Council
Holloway Street
P.O Box 9 Carterton
Phone 06 379 6626
Fax 06 379 7832
web: www.cartertondc.co.nz

Masterton District Council
64 Chapel Street
P.O. Box 444 Masterton
Phone 06 378 9666
Fax 06 378 8400
email: mdc@mstn.govt.nz
web: www.mstn.govt.nz

Waste Minimisation Officer
email: wmo@waiwaste.org.nz