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Biscuit Tray (plastic)

Biscuit Tray (plastic)

Also known as: Plastic biscuit container, Biscuit packet tray, Plastic snack tray

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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Drop-off Location

This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.

Impact: Plastic biscuit trays that end up in landfills contribute to plastic pollution and take hundreds of years to decompose.

Did you know? Many biscuit trays are made from #1 or #2 plastic, which are widely recycled in New Zealand.

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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.

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