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Cardboard Box
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: Cardboard sent to landfills contributes to greenhouse gas emissions as it decomposes. It also takes up valuable landfill space.
Did you know? Cardboard is highly recyclable and can be recycled many times. Recycling cardboard saves trees, energy, and reduces landfill waste.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.