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Toothbrush
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: Plastic toothbrushes contribute to plastic pollution in landfills and oceans. Electric toothbrushes contain batteries that can leach harmful chemicals if not disposed of properly.
Did you know? Most plastic toothbrushes end up in landfills, where they can take hundreds of years to decompose. Consider switching to a more sustainable option like a bamboo toothbrush.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.