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Magazine

Magazine

Also known as: Magazine, Glossy magazine, Journal, Periodical

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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Drop-off Location

This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.

Impact: Magazines in landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and take up valuable space. Recycling them helps conserve natural resources like trees and water.

Did you know? Recycling magazines saves energy and resources, reducing the need to produce new paper products.

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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.

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