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Cardboard Tube (toilet roll)
Also known as: Cardboard roll, Toilet paper roll, Paper tube, Cardboard cylinder
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 landfill contributes to greenhouse gas emissions as it decomposes.
Did you know? Cardboard tubes can be reused for various crafts and DIY projects, like organizing cords or creating seedling starters.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.