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Pillows
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: Synthetic pillows can take hundreds of years to break down in landfills, contributing to environmental pollution. Natural fillings can also release methane, a potent greenhouse gas, as they decompose.
Did you know? Some pillows can be composted if they are made entirely of natural, biodegradable materials like wool or feathers. However, this isn’t suitable for synthetic pillows.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.