Te Anau Transfer Station

Te Anau Manapouri Highway, Te Anau. Transfer Station is open 7 days a week.

Directions

From Te Anau township, head southeast on Luxmore Drive toward Mokoroa Street.  Turn right at Manapouri Te Anau Highway. Turn left to stay on Manapouri Te Anau Highway, travelling for 2 kilometres.  The Te Anau Transfer is on the left (after Golf Course Road).

Transfer Station (charges apply)

Hours

The Te Anau Transfer Station is open:

  •     Daylight Savings - Monday to Sunday, 2pm to 6pm
  •     Winter Hours - Monday to Sunday, 2pm to 4pm

The Station is closed on the following public holidays - Good Friday, Easter Sunday, New Year's Day and ANZAC morning. 

Using the Facility

Customers will be met by the Attendant, who will accept payment (where applicable) and direct customers where to dispose of their materials.  Payment is by eftpos or 'token'.  Credit cards are not accepted.  Please note this site does not have cash-handling facilities. 

Materials Accepted

  • Household rubbish
  • Reusable Items - there is a "second-chance" shed on site where second hand goods can be left for others to use
  • Garden waste
  • Scrap metal
  • Hazardous waste (limited storage capacity)
  • Recyclables

Materials Not Accepted

  • Loads over 3 tonnes gross weight will not be accepted without prior written approval from Southland District Council.
  • Liquid waste

Where do I purchase Tokens?

Tokens can be purchased from the following businesses:

  • Southland District Council Te Anau Office, 116 Town Centre, Te Anau
  • Mobil Te Anau, 80 Town Centre, Te Anau
  • Caltex Service Station, Luxmore Drive, Te Anau