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Deodorant Stick (plastic)
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: Plastic deodorant sticks can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills, contributing to plastic pollution. They are also a potential source of microplastics that pollute our environment.
Did you know? Most deodorant sticks are made from a mix of plastic types, making them difficult to recycle, even if they have a recycling number on them. The plastic can contaminate other recyclable materials in the process. If you want to reduce your waste, consider making your own deodorant at home.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.