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Human Hair
Also known as: Hair, Human hair clippings, Hair from haircut, Shorn hair
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.
Did you know? Human hair can be composted and is a good source of nitrogen for gardens. Some organizations even use collected hair to create booms that absorb oil spills.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.