Wairoa District Council remains committed to supporting the collection of flood-damaged items. However, the kerbside collection has now been replaced with direct landfill disposal.

With the amount of material that needs collecting now decreasing, the Council has transitioned to a permit system where impacted residents can apply to dispose of flood-damaged household goods affected in the June flooding without charge.

Some residents may have insurance that covers the cost of disposing of flood-damaged property. If they do not have insurance, they can apply to the Council for the disposal costs to be covered.

Since the June flooding, the Council provided a kerbside collection, which was the most efficient way to collect the initial large volume of flood-damaged material and protect the health of the community. The kerbside collection has now been phased out, and disposal now involves material taken directly to the landfill.

To apply for a permit to have the costs of disposal paid for, or if you need assistance moving the waste from your property or silt removal, please fill out the following application form.

http://www.wairoadc.govt.nz/.../WDC-Waste-Permit-and...

A reminder, the Wairoa Recycling Centre and Landfill opening hours are:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - 8am to 2pm

15 July 2024

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