WasteMate is an independent service and is not affiliated with any council. Always confirm local rules with your council. Report an error.
Plastic Hangers
Also known as: Coat Hangers, Clothes Hangers, Wire Hangers, Plastic Clothes Hangers
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
Large quantities can be taken to a refuse transfer station.
Impact: Plastic hangers contribute to plastic pollution in landfills if disposed of incorrectly. They can take hundreds of years to decompose and can harm wildlife.
Did you know? Many plastic hangers are made from polystyrene (plastic #6), which is difficult to recycle and often ends up in landfills.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.