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Glass Beer Bottle
Also known as: Beer Bottle, Glass Beer Bottle, Empty Beer Bottle, Brown Beer 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: Glass bottles that end up in landfills can take hundreds of years to decompose. Recycling glass conserves resources and energy.
Did you know? Glass is infinitely recyclable, meaning it can be recycled over and over without losing quality.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.