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Pyrex / Cookware Glass

Pyrex / Cookware Glass

Also known as: Ovenware, Bakeware, Glass Dishes, Heat-resistant glass

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: Broken glass can pose a hazard in landfills. If not disposed of correctly, it can injure waste management workers and potentially contaminate the surrounding environment.

Did you know? Pyrex is designed to be oven-safe, but sudden temperature changes can still cause it to break. Avoid placing a hot Pyrex dish directly onto a cold or wet surface.

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