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Baking Paper
Also known as: Baking parchment, Parchment paper, Greaseproof paper
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.
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Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.
Impact: Baking paper can add to landfill volume if disposed of incorrectly. If it's contaminated with food, it can also attract pests and create unsanitary conditions.
Did you know? If your baking paper is only lightly soiled, you can often wipe it clean and reuse it.
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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.