The amnesty took place at the Frankton Transfer Station on Friday and Saturday and continued at the Wanaka Transfer Station yesterday and today.
Queenstown Lakes District Council solid waste manager Stefan Borowy said the most common item dropped off was paint.
The waste would be taken to Christchurch for recyling, or treatment and disposal.
Fewer people than expected had left waste in Frankton so Mr Borowy encouraged people to empty out their sheds and get rid of hazardous waste in Wanaka today.
It was the first in a three-year programme.
Most hazardous waste would be accepted.
However, there were some materials that the council could not accept, including batteries, asbestos, mineral oil, pharmaceuticals and mobile phones.
