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Shampoo Bottle
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
This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
Impact: Plastic shampoo bottles can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills, contributing to plastic pollution and harming wildlife.
Did you know? Plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles can often be recycled many times, so ensure you put them in your recycling bin rather than the landfill bin.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.