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Tiles
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.
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Impact: Broken tiles in landfills take up valuable space and do not decompose. Incorrect disposal can also lead to injuries for waste handlers.
Did you know? Some tiles can be reused or repurposed for craft projects or as garden decoration. Consider creative reuse before disposal.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.