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Candle Wax
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: Paraffin wax, a common candle ingredient, is derived from petroleum. Disposing of it improperly contributes to landfill waste and can potentially leach harmful chemicals into the environment.
Did you know? Some candle wax can be safely composted, especially natural waxes like soy or beeswax. However, paraffin wax, derived from petroleum, is not compostable.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.