The first of two special collection sites for the dumping of domestic silt that has been cleared from around houses is open.
The two sites are Ngātīmoti Reserve off the Motueka Valley Highway, and the old Māriri landfill next to the Resource Recovery Centre on Robinson Road.
The Ngātīmoti site is open from today, Friday July 18, and Māriri from tomorrow, Saturday 19 July.
These are for domestic trailer or utes or small trucks up to five tonnes.
Household silt is silt around your home and outbuildings and the driveway to your home.
The cost of dumping at the Ngātīmoti and Māriri sites is being covered by Tasman District Council.
The Ngātīmoti site will be open all day today, then mornings only from 8.00am to 12 noon.
The old Māriri landfill will be open afternoons from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. Due to a road closure you can only access it from the Moutere Highway.
These are the hours Monday to Saturday.
This is only for silt not other storm debris or household materials, which must be taken to a Resource Recovery Centre.
Working with silt can be a health hazard.
Always assume that the silt is contaminated with farm run-off, chemicals, or sewage which can make you sick, so you need to take precautions.
Dust from silt can contain airborne contaminants, along with bacteria, viruses and fungi as well as chemicals and poisons washed down during the flooding so you should protect yourself. It’s suggested to use overalls, gloves, safety glasses and facemask.