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Takeaway Coffee Lid
Also known as: Coffee cup lid, Disposable coffee lid, Hot drink lid, Takeaway cup lid
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: Coffee lids, if not disposed of correctly, contribute to plastic pollution in landfills and waterways. They can take hundreds of years to decompose.
Did you know? Most takeaway coffee lids are made from #6 plastic (polystyrene), which is difficult to recycle and often ends up in landfills.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.