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Detergent Bottle
Also known as: Laundry detergent bottle, Dish soap bottle, Cleaning product bottle, Plastic detergent bottle
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.
Find your councilDrop-off Location
This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Plastic detergent bottles can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills, contributing to pollution and harming wildlife.
Did you know? Recycling detergent bottles helps conserve resources and reduces plastic waste in landfills.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.