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Receipts (thermal)
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: Thermal paper receipts can't be recycled and contribute to landfill waste due to the chemicals they contain.
Did you know? Thermal paper receipts often contain BPA or BPS, chemicals that can be harmful if they leach into your skin. It's best to avoid handling them excessively or storing them with food.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.