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Milk/Juice Carton (Tetra Pak)
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: If not recycled, milk and juice cartons end up in landfills, where the materials decompose slowly and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. The plastic and aluminum components can also persist in the environment for a long time.
Did you know? Tetra Pak cartons are made from a combination of materials, including paperboard, plastic, and aluminum, designed for long-life storage and product protection.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.