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Scrap Metal
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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This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Scrap metal often has value.
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Impact: Improperly disposed scrap metal can leach harmful substances into the soil and water. It also takes up valuable landfill space.
Did you know? Recycling scrap metal saves energy and resources, as it takes less energy to process recycled metal than to mine and process new metal.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.