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Handbag / Backpack
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: Handbags and backpacks made of synthetic materials can persist in landfills for a very long time. They can also contribute to microplastic pollution if they break down into smaller pieces.
Did you know? Upcycling old handbags and backpacks into shopping bags, tote bags or other items is a great way to reduce waste and give them a new life.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.