Silt dumping sites to open at Ngātīmoti and Māriri
Planning is underway to open two special collection sites for the dumping of domestic silt that has been cleared from around houses.
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.
These are for domestic trailer or ute loads of silt as they can’t accommodate larger trucks or heavy vehicles.
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, and we will confirm their opening hours within the next two days.
This is only for silt and no other storm debris or household materials.
Working with silt can be a health hazard.
Always assume that 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.
Before you begin the clean-up, do a quick check for any obvious sources of contamination nearby and remember to protect yourself. It’s suggested to use overalls, gloves, safety glasses and facemask.
Full details of the two silt collection sites will be released then they are finalised.