Contract extended for Devonport Transfer Station

9 June 2009

North Shore City Council’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee has agreed to extend the Devonport Refuse Transfer Station’s (RTS) contract until 29 June 2011.

The RTS has recently been under review as it did not comply with air discharge requirements in the Regional Plan. These requirements can now be met with some operational changes undertaken as part of managing the site. The main change relates to reducing the amount of refuse that is stored on site at any one time.

The changes have cost implications but an arrangement has been agreed with the operator, Living Earth, on the basis of no additional cost to council.

The change in operation may result in a small increase to the gate fees for the public, although this is yet to be confirmed and if so is unlikely to be substantial.

The continuation of the transfer station’s service is highly supported by the local community and the council’s decision has been praised by the Devonport Community Board.

Committee chair, Councillor Ken McKay, says, “This facility provides a conveniently accessible service for use by around 9,500 homes in the area and is well-used with over 10,000 drop-offs per year.”

“We are happy to have come to an agreeable solution for the immediate future of the transfer station. Longer term options will be considered following the formation of the Auckland Council,” he said.

Living Earth is pleased to be able to continue to serve the Devonport community with both the disposal of both greenwaste and refuse.

The station is open 7 days per week for the public and commercial disposal of refuse, recyclable materials and green waste.

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