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Steel Can (food can)
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.
Impact: Steel cans in landfills take a very long time to decompose. Recycling them conserves valuable resources and reduces the need for mining.
Did you know? Steel cans are infinitely recyclable without losing quality. Recycling steel saves energy and resources compared to making new steel.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.
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