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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: Paper sent to landfill doesn't decompose effectively, releasing harmful greenhouse gases. It also contributes to deforestation and energy consumption used in making new paper.
Did you know? In New Zealand, up to 90% of paper and cardboard packaging can be recycled and re-pulped to make other paper-based products.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.