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Sandpaper
Also known as: abrasive paper, flint paper, glasspaper
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: Incorrect disposal of sandpaper coated in hazardous materials can contaminate landfills and waterways.
Did you know? Sandpaper can be made with various materials, including glass, garnet, and aluminum oxide, each offering different levels of abrasiveness.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.