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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.
Impact: Cardboard sent to landfill contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and takes up valuable space.
Did you know? Recycling cardboard saves energy and resources. It takes about 75% less energy to make new cardboard from recycled materials compared to virgin materials.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.