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Management of hazardous wastes in Taranaki
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Since 1991 the Taranaki Regional Council has worked with district councils, the Ministry for the Environment, agriculture, industry and Taranaki residents to rid the Taranaki region of more than 40 tonnes of redundant, unknown or hazardous substances.
There have been several collections of hazardous wastes and a sound management structure is in place for their safe disposal, ensuring that any future hazardous waste issues can be quickly and efficiently managed.
While the majority of hazardous wastes have been dealt with, the region must be prepared to manage the small amounts of old or unwanted chemicals that are still being recovered in Taranaki.
The region’s three district councils provide facilities for residents to dispose of hazardous wastes at the transfer stations at Colson Road (New Plymouth), Cordelia Street (Stratford) and Scott Street (Hawera).
The Council has produced a booklet on the management of hazardous wastes, Cleaning up the leftovers – hazardous waste collections in Taranaki.
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Do you have unwanted chemicals or hazardous wastes to get rid of?
Unwanted hazardous wastes sitting around in homes, sheds or on farms in the region are a potential risk to your health and to the environment.
Forgotten or leaking chemical containers can poison waterways, soil and groundwater. Take care of the environment and dispose of them safely at these district council transfer stations.
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New Plymouth |
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Colson Road transfer station |
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Domestic hazardous waste
Accepted - no charge |
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Commercial hazardous waste (including waste from farms)
Accepted - $10 charge per kg or litre |
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Stratford |
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Cordelia St transfer station
(Only unwanted chemicals that have a label and are in their original containers will be accepted at the Stratford transfer station. Mixed waste chemicals or unlabeled chemicals will not be accepted). |
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Domestic hazardous waste
Accepted - no charge |
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Commercial hazardous waste (including waste from farms)
Accepted - $10 charge per kg or litre |
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Hawera |
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Scott St transfer station |
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Domestic hazardous waste
Accepted - no charge |
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Commercial hazardous waste (including waste from farms)
Not accepted* |
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*Commercial operators (including farmers) in South Taranaki should contact TREDI NZ Ltd directly on 09 525 1550
For futher advice on the correct disposal of wastes contact:
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