Fees & Charges

Waste Type All fees inc GST (EXC GST)

All Rubbish (except as below) $305.90 per tonne ($266)

Buried rubbish (e.g. documents, odorous materials) $305.90 per tonne plus all associated costs ($266+)

Asbestos, HAIL and Hazardous waste $307.05 per tonne plus all associated costs ($267+)

Polystyrene $3,910.00 per tonne ($3,400)

Light Wastes and Sawdust (treated & untreated) $431.25 per tonne ($375)

Eves Valley Class 3 (Contaminated soil/HAIL only) $188.60 per tonne ($164)

Understanding Landfill Fees

The above fees are set from 1 July 2025 and are updated each year which runs from the 1 July to 30 June.

The fees and charges for the York Valley landfill are set by the Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit (NTRLBU) and are confirmed by the Nelson City and Tasman District Councils as part of the annual plan process.

These rates are an increase of 6.4% from the 2024/2025 year. This principal drivers for the increased fees are:

  • a 2.2% increase in landfill charges to accommodate inflation, and

  • an additional $5 per tonne to accommodate the additional Waste Minimisation levy. This levy increases from $60 per tonne to $65 per tonne for the 2025/2026 year.