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Transfer Stations
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There are two transfer stations in our district that accept and treat waste before bringing it to Victoria Flats landfill or a recycling facility. Both facilities are operated by WM New Zealand on behalf of QLDC. Waste collectors and the public can bring waste items not suitable for kerbside collection to transfer stations.
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Transfer Station Locations
Queenstown Transfer Station
110 Glenda Dr
Frankton
Queenstown 9371
Open: 8.00am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week.
Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and the morning of ANZAC day.
Phone: 03 348 5126
Wanaka Transfer Station
Ballantyne Rd,
Wānaka 9343
Open: 8.00am – 5.00pm, 7 days a week.
Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday and the morning of ANZAC day.
Phone: 03 348 6125
Please note that large loads (for example truckloads or large skip bins) or loads unable to be processed through the compactor, being presented for disposal at our Transfer Stations will be considered on a case by case basis and may be rejected. If this occurs, our transfer station operators will discuss other disposal options with you.
Costs
These are the currents fees and were effective as of 1 July 2026. They are inclusive of GST. Please note we do not accept cash. Payment is by card or account only.
*If you plan to drop off green waste, be sure to check out what we don't accept via the Green and Food Waste page on our website.
**For hazardous waste, contact WM on 03 341 2092 to ensure an approved handler is available at the Transfer Station to safely manage the waste. More information can be found in our A-Z Rubbish & Recycling Directory under the entry “Hazardous waste".
Cost to dispose of rubbish at the Transfer Station
Item / Unit of measure | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
Single refuse bags | $10.00 |
Refuse per tonne | $467.50 |
Green waste/mulch small load* | $8.50 |
Per tonne of green waste* | $85.00 |
Hazardous waste – up to 20kg or 20 litres, flat fee** | $10.00 |
Hazardous waste – greater than 20kg or 20 litres, per kg up to max 100kg/litres** | $10.00 |
Tyres – per standard car (limit of 5 per person) | No charge |
Tyres – per standard truck tyre (limit of 5 per person) | No charge |
Car tyre de-rimming (each) | $9.00 |
Truck tyre de-rimming (each) | $15.00 |
Cleanfill per tonne | $123.00 |
Scrap metal | No charge |
E-waste – up to 5kg, per kg | $4.00 |
E-waste – single items greater than 5kg, per kg up to max 50kg | $1.50 |
Whiteware degassing per item | $17.50 |
Gas bottles per item (greater than 2.5kg) | $7.00 |
Child's car seat per item | $15.00 |
Household and car batteries (incl. lithium batteries and vape pods) | No charge |
These charges are inclusive of GST.
Transfer Station Account Application
If you are a business and you'd like to set up an account to regularly use the Transfer Station, please complete the application form below and send it to:
QLDC,
Private Bag 50072
Queenstown 9348
or email it to debtors@qldc.govt.nz