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Metal Cutlery
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.
Find your councilDrop-off Location
This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Metal cutlery can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills. Recycling helps conserve natural resources and reduces the need for mining.
Did you know? Recycling metal cutlery saves energy and resources, as producing new metal from raw materials is more energy-intensive.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.