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Old Tents
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: Discarded tents contribute to landfill waste. Synthetic tent materials can take hundreds of years to decompose, while metal poles can leach harmful chemicals into the soil.
Did you know? Leaving a tent pitched for extended periods can damage the fabric and shorten its lifespan. Always store it properly when not in use.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.