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Nails and Screws
Also known as: Metal screws, Wood screws, Drywall screws, Bolts
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: Metal left in landfills can leach harmful substances into the soil and water. Recycling or properly disposing of metal helps prevent this.
Did you know? Recycling scrap metal, including nails and screws, conserves natural resources and reduces energy consumption compared to producing new metal.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.