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Light Bulb (Incandescent)
Also known as: Incandescent bulb, Filament bulb, Traditional light bulb, Standard light bulb
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: Incandescent bulbs contain small amounts of hazardous materials like mercury, which can leach into the environment if not disposed of correctly.
Did you know? Incandescent bulbs are highly inefficient, with only about 10% of the energy used producing light. The rest is lost as heat.
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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.