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Margarine Tub
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: Plastic margarine tubs can end up in landfills, where they take hundreds of years to decompose, or in the environment, polluting waterways and harming wildlife.
Did you know? Margarine tubs are widely recycled in New Zealand. Make sure to clean them before placing them in your recycling bin to avoid contaminating other recyclables.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.