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Southern Landfill, Tip Shop and Recycle Centre

More than just a landfill, the Southern Landfill and Recycle Centre works to keep as much waste out of the landfill as possible.

The Solid Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2020

There have been some important changes to kerbside waste collections and for domestic users of the Southern Landfill following the introduction of the bylaw. Find out how this will affect you

COVID-19 update – Alert Level 2

The Southern Landfill is open with restrictions.

The Southern Landfill is open, with restrictions: 

  • Transfer station capacity will be reduced by 50% to allow for social distancing. 
  • Contactless payment at kiosk, where possible. 

Contact tracing will be in place. Landfill users will have their vehicle registrations noted for this purpose. 

Hours and location

View the location and opening hours for the Southern Landfill, Tip Shop and Recycle Centre, and Capital Compost.

Charges

Current prices for commercial and residential disposal of rubbish and recyclable items at the Southern Landfill.

What can you drop at the Southern Landfill site

Check what you can and can't take to Wellington's Southern Landfill and how to save on costs.

Tip Shop and Recycle Centre

We accept donated items that are still in usable condition to give them a second life.

Capital Compost garden products

Capital Compost garden products are made at the Southern Landfill using the city's green waste.

Waste education

The Council's Waste Education Officers help people to minimise waste.

Managing our landfill

Find out how we responsibly monitor the Southern Landfill.