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Fat Drippings
Also known as: Cooking fat, Oil drippings, Kitchen grease, Lard
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: Fat, oil, and grease poured down the drain can solidify and clog pipes, leading to sewer overflows and water pollution.
Did you know? Pouring fat down the drain can cause blockages in your pipes and the sewer system. Solidifying and disposing of it in general waste helps prevent these issues.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.