The district has Refuse Transfer Stations and Recycling Centres at Matamata, Morrinsville and Waihou. Free recycling facilities are available at all three sites for recycling grade 1 to 7.

Transfer stations are open from 10am to 4pm on selected days:

• Matamata: Mangawhero Rd, 07 888 5700, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat & Sun
• Morrinsville: Roache Rd, 07 889 3401, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat & Sun
• Te Aroha: State Highway 26, Waihou, 07 884 8831, Wed, Fri & Sun

Note: all transfer stations will be closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day (Until 1pm), Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day

Domestic quantities (up to 10 litres) of hazardous waste and oil can also be disposed of free of charge at the transfer stations, including solvents (labelled), cleaning fluids (labelled), paints, car batteries and oils. Fertilisers, herbicides and pesticides my also be disposed of if they are placed in a sealed, clear plastic bad and labelled. Larger quantities may be accepted by prior arrangement.

The following things can be disposed of at transfer stations (charges below):

• General Refuse
• Organic Waste
• Scrap Steel
• Vehicle tyres (excluding rims and inner tubes): car - $3, 4WB or light truck - $4, truck - $8, tractor - $21

Charges

Charges are based on weight rather than volume. All vehicles pass over a weigh bridge and a fee is applied according to the weight of the refuse or green-waste. A minimum charge is applied for small loads. See table below.

There is no charge for refuse in official Matamata-Piako District Council refuse bags.