Last updated October 2026
Redruth is an industrial suburb of Timaru in South Canterbury, New Zealand. It lies south of the city centre and is characterised by commercial and industrial land uses rather than residential development.
The suburb is best known for the Redruth Resource Recovery Park, the district’s main facility for waste disposal, recycling and resource recovery. The park is operated by Timaru District Council and serves the entire Timaru district. Redruth forms part of the city’s planned separation of heavy industrial and waste-related activities from residential areas.
Official Suburb Facts
- Population (2023 Census)
- About 160, down 2% since 2018
- Land area
- 1.37 km²
- Location
- 2.6 km south of central Timaru
- Council
- Timaru District Council
- Neighbouring suburbs
- Kensington, Salisbury, Scarborough
Quick Facts
- Ward or local board
- Timaru Ward (Timaru District Council)
- Nearby landmarks
- Redruth Resource Recovery Park
Who Lives in Redruth
About 160 residents in 80 households. From the 2023 Census, with the New Zealand figure alongside for comparison.
Schools in Redruth
There is no school inside the Redruth boundary, but these schools have enrolment zones that cover some or all of it.
Zoned for Redruth
Show all 4 zoned schools
Zones change, so confirm with the school before relying on one.
Bin Day in Redruth
by 6am on collection day
Streets near a suburb edge can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure.
Streets in Redruth
6 streets are in Redruth. Search any street in Timaru to see which suburb it is in.
- K
- King Street
- L
- Leckie Street
- R
- Redruth Street
- Rothwell Street
- S
- Shaw Street
- Simmons Street
A long road is listed in each suburb it runs through.
Safety and Hazards
Handy Facilities
Weather and Rent at a Glance
City-wide figures.
In Redruth
Places and businesses inside the official Redruth boundary.
Places
About Redruth
Redruth is an industrial suburb located immediately south of Timaru’s central business district.
Redruth is an industrial suburb located immediately south of Timaru’s central business district. Its land use is dominated by commercial, logistics and light industrial activities, distinguishing it from the residential suburbs that lie further east and south of the city.
The suburb’s position on the southern fringe supports Timaru’s broader urban planning approach of concentrating heavier or less compatible uses away from housing areas.
The defining feature of Redruth is the Redruth Resource Recovery Park at 23 Shaw Street. This council-operated site combines a landfill with extensive recycling, composting and transfer facilities. It is the primary waste and resource recovery hub for the Timaru district, accepting a wide range of materials including recyclables, hazardous household waste, reusable goods and compostable organics.
The park provides practical services such as the sale of compost ($80 per tonne or $7.50 for a 20-litre bag) and designated drop-off points for items like scrap metal on weekends.
Materials not accepted on site, such as bulk metals, can be taken to nearby Timaru Metal Recyclers during their operating hours. The facility operates under clear fees and charges published by the council and maintains a site map for users.
Redruth’s industrial character reflects the district’s need for dedicated infrastructure to manage waste sustainably while supporting local business and logistics operations. The suburb has limited residential presence and is not a destination for general tourism or recreation.
Visiting the Redruth Resource Recovery Park
Visitors to the park must follow the published hours and payment rules.
Visitors to the park must follow the published hours and payment rules. The site accepts domestic quantities of hazardous waste such as chemicals, batteries, paint, LPG cylinders, fluorescent bulbs and waste oil, along with standard recyclables and reusable goods. A site map is available for download from the council website to help users navigate the facility safely.
Users are advised to check the latest fees and charges and any temporary restrictions before travel. The park plays a key role in the district’s waste minimisation efforts and is regularly referenced in council waste management plans.
Trusted Sources
Timaru District Council: official page with current hours, accepted materials, fees and site map for the Redruth Resource Recovery Park.
Timaru District Council: official page with current hours, accepted materials, fees and site map for the Redruth Resource Recovery Park.
Wikipedia — Redruth, New Zealand: suburb overview confirming location and industrial character.
Near Redruth
Just outside Redruth, within 5 km of its centre, nearest first.
Places
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Businesses
Common Questions
What is the population of Redruth?
About 160 people lived in Redruth at the 2023 Census, down 2% since 2018. See Who Lives in Redruth
Which schools are zoned for Redruth?
The zones of St Joseph's School (Timaru), Timaru South School, Craighead Diocesan School and Roncalli College cover all of Redruth. Zones change, so check an address with the school. See Schools in Redruth
What day is rubbish collected in Redruth?
Monday. Bins go out by 6am on collection day. Streets near the edge of the suburb can differ, so check the council lookup if unsure. See Bin Day in Redruth
Is Redruth in a tsunami or flood zone?
All of Redruth is inside the tsunami evacuation zone, and all of its land is in the council's mapped flood areas. A long or strong earthquake means move to high ground or inland straight away. Check a street on the council flood map before you buy. See Safety and Hazards
Where can I take my dog in Redruth?
Timaru Dog Park (Leckie Street Dog Park): off leash. Redruth Park: off leash. Otipua Wetlands: no dogs. See every dog park and walk in Timaru.
Which suburbs are next to Redruth?
Kensington, Salisbury and Scarborough. See Official Suburb Facts
What is the main facility in Redruth?
The Redruth Resource Recovery Park at 23 Shaw Street, which serves as the district's primary landfill, recycling and waste transfer site.
What are the opening hours of the Redruth Resource Recovery Park?
Monday to Friday 7.30am–4.15pm and Saturday to Sunday 10.00am–4.15pm, with closures on Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Good Friday.
What materials can be taken to the Redruth Resource Recovery Park?
Recyclables, reusable goods, hazardous household waste in domestic quantities, compostables and other items as listed on the council website.
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Explore Timaru only lists suburbs officially recognised by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), and Redruth is one of them. Suburb boundary: LINZ, CC BY 4.0.
Sources and data notes 8
- Official Suburb Facts: Boundary, area and neighbours: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. Population: Stats NZ 2023 Census usually resident population, CC BY 4.0, summed from the statistical areas inside the boundary.
- Who Lives in Redruth: Stats NZ 2023 Census, CC BY 4.0. Figures are summed from the census areas inside the official Redruth boundary. Percentages are of the people or homes that answered each question; a figure is left out when fewer than 100 answered.
- Schools in Redruth: Ministry of Education school directory and enrolment zones (CC BY 4.0 and CC BY 3.0 NZ), November 2026.
- Bin Day in Redruth: Timaru District Council collection areas.
- Streets in Redruth: LINZ NZ Addresses road data, CC BY 4.0.
- Safety and Hazards: Environment Canterbury tsunami evacuation zones (2026); Timaru District Plan flood assessment area.
- Handy Facilities: Timaru District Council public toilets; NZTA EVRoam charging sites.
- Weather and Rent at a Glance: NIWA climate averages 1991-2020 (via Figure.NZ); Tenancy Services rental bond data (MBIE), CC BY 4.0, September 2025 to August 2026.