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Paper Shopping Bag
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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This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Paper bags that end up in landfill decompose and produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Recycling them helps to reduce deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions.
Did you know? Paper bags are often made from recycled paper and can be recycled again several times.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.