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) $109.25 per tonne ($95)
The above current fees run through to 30 June 2026.
Future Fees & Charges from 1 July 26
Waste Type All fees inc GST (EXC GST)
General Refuse (except as below) $357.65 per tonne ($311)
Managed Loads (e.g. Burials, odorous, tip off asbestos) $431.25 per tonne ( $375)
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) $109.25 per tonne ($95)
Minimum Load Charge $115.00 ($100)
Load correction/Administration Fee $172.50 ($150)
Understanding Landfill Fees
The above fees for York Valley are set from 1 July 2026 and are updated each year which runs from the 1 July to 30 June.
The fees and charges 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 17% from the 2025/2026 year on the general refuse rate, other rates have been held. The principal drivers for the increased fees are:
a 2.5% increase in landfill charges to accommodate inflation.
an additional $26 per tonne to fund the council Local Disposal Levy used to pay for council waste activities.
an additional $5 per tonne to accommodate the additional Waste Minimisation levy. This levy is $70 per tonne.
