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Bubble Wrap
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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This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Plastic bubble wrap can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills, contributing to plastic pollution. It can harm wildlife if ingested and pollute waterways.
Did you know? While regular bubble wrap is usually recyclable, biodegradable bubble wrap made from plant-based materials is also becoming more common and is compostable.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.