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Plastic Film (from packaging)

Also known as: Plastic wrap, Cling film, Shrink wrap, Plastic food wrap

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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Drop-off Location

Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.

Impact: Plastic film can end up in landfills where it takes hundreds of years to decompose, or it can pollute waterways and harm marine life.

Did you know? Soft plastics, like the film from packaging, can be recycled into new products such as fence posts and outdoor furniture. Check with your local council or supermarket for recycling options in your area.

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Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.

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