Bluegums Landfill
Background
Bluegums Landfill is only landfill in the district and is designated as a Class A landfill. It is only available for commercial users. Members of the public should take their waste to one of the Transfer Stations.
It is engineered to high standards and is expected to service the Marlborough district until 2047, based on annual inputs of 67,000 tonnes. However with some initiatives that Council are working on this could double the life span of the Landfill.
Hazardous Waste Acceptance
Asbestos
Asbestos waste is only accepted subject to Council approval and the criteria is considered under the Asbestos Management Plan.
If the asbestos is accepted it can only be delivered to the landfill on a Tuesday or Thursday morning and after booking it in with the contractor on 03 579 6343
Contaminated soils
Contaminated soils are also only accepted subject to Council approval. To have a contaminated soil assessed we will require any chemical testing results generated from a preliminary or detailed site investigation report.
Other
Other hazardous wastes for example fuel spills are also subject to Council approval. Please confirm the volume of spill, volume of absorbent and provide any hazard data sheet for the spilt fuel.
To discuss waste acceptance for the above or any other potentially Hazardous waste please contact Council on 03 520 7400
Landfill opening times
Day | Time (open) |
|---|---|
Monday to Friday | 7.30 am to 5.00 pm |
Saturday | 7.30 am to midday |
Sunday | Closed |
Fees
Regional Landfill (commercial users only) | Current Charges | Revised Charges |
|---|---|---|
General refuse per tonne | $214.23 | $234.33 |
Offal burial per tonne | $214.23 | $234.33 |
Ash per tonne | $179.23 | $199.33 |
Winery filter media per tonne | $179.23 | $199.33 |
Mussel shells per tonne | $179.23 | $199.33 |
Sawdust per tonne | $179.23 | $199.33 |
Liquid Waste per tonne | $179.23 | $199.33 |
Polystyrene per tonne | $1,619.23 | $1,771.43 |
All mixed loads per tonne | $214.23 | $234.33 |
Minimum tonnage charge | Nil | Nil |
Waste Acceptance Evaluation fee (external assessment required) | N/A | Actual Cost Recovery model By assessment contact MDC |
Asbestos per tonne – subject to acceptance | $214.23 By assessment contact MDC | $234.33 By assessment contact MDC |
Toxic and hazardous material including contaminated soils | $179.23 By assessment contact MDC | $199.33 By assessment contact MDC |
Hardfill/Cover fill | $179.23 By assessment contact MDC | $199.33 By assessment contact MDC |
Landfill byproducts
All landfills generate leachate. This is liquid that has percolated through the waste over a period of time. This liquid is potentially hazardous and would have a negative environmental impact were it allowed to enter our watercourses. To reduce this possibility, the landfill site at Bluegums has a liner system designed to contain any leachate. The leachate is then collected and pumped to the treatment works at Hardings Road.
The Bluegums landfill also generates gas as a by-product from the degradation of the waste. This gas is captured and destroyed or burned off via an on-site flare. Information on landfill odours and how these are mitigated can be found in the PDFs below:
The Bluegums Landfill site operates under a Resource Consent. Operational compliance with the resource consent is set out in the Landfill Management Plan. The current Landfill Management Plan and supporting Odour Management Plan can be found below:
If you experience any issues with the landfill site or its associated traffic movements, please notify Council directly by email to mdc@marlborough.govt.nz
Current Operational Activity on Site (to April 2024)
- Stage 9 development was completed in September 2024. It is expected Stage 9 will last until mid 2030 at which time the current resource consent is due for renewal. Stage 10 (subject to a new consent) is likely for construction in the summer of 28/29.
- Landfill gas field improvements and extensions are to commence later this week, 30 October. While this takes place there will be trenches open through areas of covered refuse. This may cause some odour. While this takes place the odour suppression system will be operating. These trenches will re-covered as quickly as possible. The work is expected to be complete by the end of the week.
Credit Account Applications
To open an account at the Marlborough District Council Transfer Station or at the Bluegums Landfill Site.
