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Glass Jar (Jam, Pickles)
Also known as: Glass Bottle, Preserving Jar, Mason Jar, Glass Container
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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This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Glass jars can take up space in landfills for a very long time and may not break down fully.
Did you know? Glass is infinitely recyclable without losing quality, meaning it can be recycled over and over again.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.