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CD/DVD Case
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: CD/DVD cases are typically made of plastic, which can persist in landfills for hundreds of years. They can also release harmful chemicals into the environment as they break down.
Did you know? While most CD and DVD cases are made of recyclable plastic (#6), they are often not accepted in kerbside recycling due to their mixed composition and small size.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.