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Old CDs/DVDs
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: CDs and DVDs that end up in landfills contribute to plastic pollution and can take hundreds of years to decompose.
Did you know? CDs and DVDs are made from polycarbonate plastic (#7) and often have a thin layer of aluminum. While some specialized facilities can recycle them, they are not typically accepted in kerbside recycling programs.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.