Compliance with environmental regulations

At Canterbury Environmental Solutions, compliance is the cornerstone of everything we do. Our services are designed to meet and exceed New Zealand’s stringent environmental regulations, ensuring that all waste management and land restoration projects are carried out safely and responsibly. From hazardous material handling to contaminated soil disposal, we rigorously follow industry standards to minimise environmental impact and deliver sustainable outcomes. Partnering with us means peace of mind, knowing your project is fully compliant with local and national laws.

Site
Locations

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Aesbestos
Acceptance

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Contaminated
Soil Acceptance

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Prohibited
Materials

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Our Sites

We operate across three key locations:
Taiko, Temuka, and Christchurch.
Each site is strategically positioned to manage a variety of waste types, ensuring efficient, environmentally friendly disposal solutions throughout the Te Waipounamu region.

Taiko
Landfill Site

1401 Taiko Road, Cave, 7974,
South Canterbury

On a secure limestone foundation, Taiko is one of New Zealand’s safest and most environmentally friendly waste management facilities. Taiko is designed to handle tough civil and construction waste. and is geo-technically rated for earthquakes over magnitude 9.

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Temuka
Remediation Site

45 Wilmhurst Road, West Temuka, 7920,
South Canterbury

The Temuka remediation site handles extreme civil and construction waste that exceeds standard acceptance criteria. This advanced facility stabilises and neutralises challenging waste types, ensuring they meet safety and compliance standards for proper disposal.

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Christchurch
Transfer Station

619 Halswell Junction Road,
Hornby South, 8042, Christchurch

The Christchurch site serves as a transfer station for civil waste from the city and surrounding areas. Accepting all compliant waste streams, it offers on-site aggregate reloading, allowing materials to be directly returned to construction projects. Meaning your saving transportation time and costs.

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What location should I send my waste?

Each of our managed fill sites is equipped to handle specific types of civil and construction waste, regulated to ensure safe and compliant processing. If you’re unsure where your waste should be sent or need more information beyond this guide, our team is here to help. Get in touch with us for tailored advice on your waste disposal needs.

Aesbestos acceptance

Asbestos-contaminated waste is accepted by prior arrangement at our Taiko managed fill site.

It is the only managed fill site in New Zealand that accepts asbestos. We follow rigorous procedures to protect both staff and the environment, adhering to regulatory guidelines for safe asbestos disposal.

To ensure safety, asbestos must be securely double-bagged and sealed in compliance with strict handling protocols.

If you need to dispose of asbestos, please contact our team to discuss your requirements and arrange proper handling and disposal.

Contaminated soil acceptance

Canterbury Environmental Solutions accepts contaminated soil based on strict regulatory criteria to ensure safe disposal.

To proceed, all contaminated soil must meet the following conditions:

Required documentation: A Detailed Site Investigation (DSI) or equivalent technical reports are necessary to verify the composition and contamination levels of the soil.
Compliance with criteria: Soil must meet specific Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC), and any exceeding levels must undergo further treatment or stabilisation before disposal.

Prohibited materials

There are certain items that we are not able to accept to ensure compliance and safe processing of civil and construction waste.
Bulk putrescible matter: Organic waste that can decompose is not accepted, with a tolerance of only 2% per tonne when accompanied by other materials.
Liquid wastes: Non-solid wastes or those that can't be handled as solid are prohibited.
Explosives or flammable solids: Waste that could combust or emit harmful gases is not permitted.

Get in touch

Whether you have questions, need a quote, or want to discuss how we can support your civil and construction waste management, we're just a call or email away.