Inorganic Rubbish Collection from the Island

The Kawau Island Resident and Ratepayers Association (KIRRA) are coordinating an inorganic rubbish collection from Kawau Island in partnership with Stanaway Marine and Northland Waste Warkworth Re-Sort.

What we are proposing is that KIRRA members can book the pickup of 3 cubic meter rubbish bags, supplied by Re-sort, from their designated jetty/wharf, to be taken by barge to Sandspit where they will be collected and transferred, by truck. to the Warkworth Re-sort facility for disposal.

KIRRA will arrange the distribution of the bags to those who register and pay by 1 September 2023 (see below on how to register). 

How the inorganic collection works and what it will cost

1)      Members can register their interest with KIRRA, advising how many bags are required and what the pick-up location will be. Register your interest by the 1st of September 2023 please email Sally Ostick: treasurer@kirra.org.nz

2)      The cost per bag will be $450.00, which includes the cost of the bag, barge transport and tipping charges.

3)      To confirm your booking, pre-payment needs to be made to KIRRA. 

4)      The proposed dates for pick up will be between 23 October 2023 – 5 November 2023 TBC.

5)      KIRRA will confirm pick up days as we expect there will need to be at least a couple of barge trips.

The bags are 3 cubic meters, per the picture below. Bags will be numbered to enable track and trace.

How to fill your bag

1)      The jumbo bag has the capacity of 3 cubic metres.

2)      The contents of the bag must not exceed a maximum weight of 600kg.

3)      DO NOT fill the bag up past the top edges.

4)      We recommend putting heavy objects in the first 20 cm of the bag.

Permitted Materials

1)      Household waste                                                        4)   Demolition Waste

2)      Garden waste                                                             5)   Appliances

3)      Construction waste                                                    6) Tyres (must be broken down)*

“Tyres can be dumped in the re-sort bags subject to them being deconstructed as follows:
1) cut the side walls out
2) cut the tread across
3) this will leave you with the two side walls and the tread flattened out

Non-Permitted Materials

1)      Food Waste                                                                 7)   Asbestos

2)      Chemicals                                                                   8)   Explosive Materials

3)      Hazardous Waste                                                       9)   Flammable Materials

4)      Paint                                                                           10) Sharp or Penetrable Material

5)      Car Batteries                                                               11) Concrete Bricks or Rubble

6)      Gas Bottles

To register your interest

• Register your interest by the 1st of September 2023.

• Please email Sally Ostick: treasurer@kirra.org.nz

• An email will be sent out to those that have registered to participate with payment and bag delivery details.

Coordinator is Robert van Heiningen, Email:  robert@alertgroup.co.nz or Mobile: 0274 831 439

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Annual membership of KIRRA is only $60.  This small annual fee goes towards ensuring Kawau Community has a voice in matters that are important to the community, whether it’s the carpark at Sandpit, access to the island, Island Conservation, organising rubbish collections, or how we communicate. All members get a copy of our long-standing Kookaburra Magazine, which is supported by local advertisers. Become a member here