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Cooked Food Leftovers

Cooked Food Leftovers

Also known as: Food scraps, Leftovers, Cooked food waste, Plate scrapings

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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Drop-off Location

This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.

Impact: Food waste in landfills produces methane, a potent greenhouse gas contributing to climate change.

Did you know? Composting food scraps reduces the amount of waste going to landfills and creates nutrient-rich soil for your garden.

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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.

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