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Torn/Stained Clothing
Also known as: Old clothes, Rags, Damaged clothing, Worn-out clothes
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: Textile waste in landfills contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and takes up valuable space. Donating or repurposing helps reduce this impact.
Did you know? Textiles make up about 5% of landfill waste in New Zealand. Repurposing or donating clothes can significantly reduce this.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.