Not even the Dargaville dump site is safe from thieves who broke in and destroyed two security cameras to take home rubbish.

Kaipara Refuse manager Rob Batchelor said taking rubbish from the transfer station on Awakino Rd constitutes "theft" and is dangerous.

He said in the most recent break-in early Wednesday morning a fence was cut to gain entry. The incident came hot on the heels of another break-in just a week ago.

Batchelor wants people to stop.


"They don't know what they're taking. There is often a reason people have thrown things out. They don't know if the electrical