Whakatuwhera teihana kohinga otaota Open a transfer station

If you are opening a new transfer station, email us at waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to discuss your plans.

Taking over an existing transfer station

If you are taking over an existing transfer station, email us at waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz to transfer the licence into your name.

You need to apply within 14 days of taking over the business. After this period, the registration expires and can not be transferred.

​Application fee for a waste facility licence

​How to apply for a waste facility licence

We will contact you within 10 working days to book an inspection of your business site.

You must renew your registration every year. All registrations will expire on 31 July each year.

We will send you a renewal application form before your expiry date.

If you do not receive one, email: waste.licensing@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

For payment methods, visit Apply and pay for waste facility licence.

You need to apply for renewal within 14 days of the expiry date. If we have not received your application within 14 days, the registration will lapse and you will need to register again.