Kraaifontein Transfer Station
Council-run transfer station serving Kraaifontein. Free for Cape Town residents dropping off builders rubble, garden refuse & recyclables.
From CBD
All loads
Open daily
Facility type
Kraaifontein Transfer Station is a City of Cape Town transfer station in Kraaifontein, roughly 30.5 km from the city centre. Officially the Kraaifontein Integrated Waste Management Facility, it is the City's flagship transfer station with an on-site Materials Recovery Facility — far more than a simple drop-off, it handles large volumes for the northern suburbs.
Kraaifontein Transfer Station Opening Hours
The City of Cape Town runs two seasonal schedules at all drop-offs and landfills. Sundays and public holidays follow shorter hours.
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| Summer (1 Sep – 30 Apr) | Mon-Fri 08:00-18:30 |
| Winter (1 May – 31 Aug) | Mon-Fri 08:00-17:45 |
| Saturday & Public Holidays | 08:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-13:00 |
Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Day, New Year's Day
Hours follow the City of Cape Town seasonal schedule and can change. Source: City of Cape Town — Drop-off Sites Table & Operating Times. Call the City on 0860 103 089 to confirm before driving across.
What Kraaifontein Transfer Station Accepts
Accepted free of charge
- Clean builder's rubble
- Garage waste
- Paper and cardboard
- Cans and metal
- Plastic
- E-waste
- Motor oil
- Clean garden waste
- Tetra Pak
- Glass bottles
- Polystyrene
Not accepted
- Organic kitchen waste
- Hazardous waste
- Chemical products (paints, solvents, pesticides)
- Batteries
- Automotive fluids
Max 3 loads / day for rubble & garden waste. Vehicles must not exceed 1.5 tons.
How to get to Kraaifontein Transfer Station
Cnr Maroela and Sandringham Roads, Kraaifontein. GPS -33.838229, 18.737353.
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Sites near Kraaifontein Transfer Station
The three closest City of Cape Town facilities — useful if this one's queue is long or you're closer to one of them.
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