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Aluminum Can (soda, beer)
Kerbside collection: check your council
Kerbside rules differ across New Zealand — bins, crates and accepted materials all vary — so your council's own guide is the only reliable answer for where this goes at home.
Find your councilDrop-off Location
This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Aluminum cans that end up in landfills contribute to overflowing waste and take hundreds of years to decompose.
Did you know? Recycling aluminum cans saves 95% of the energy needed to make new ones from raw materials. They can also be recycled endlessly without losing quality.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.