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Plastic Drink Bottle (PET #1)
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.
Find your councilDrop-off Location
This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Plastic bottles that end up in landfills take hundreds of years to decompose, contributing to plastic pollution and harming wildlife.
Did you know? Plastic drink bottles made from PET plastic (#1) are highly recyclable and can be turned into new bottles, clothing, and other useful products.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.