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Cell Phone / Smartphone
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.
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Impact: Improper disposal of cell phones can leach hazardous materials into the environment, polluting soil and water.
Did you know? Valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper are recovered from recycled cell phones, conserving natural resources.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.