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Vinyl Records
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: If vinyl records end up in landfills, the PVC (polyvinyl chloride) they are made of can take hundreds of years to decompose and may leach harmful chemicals into the environment.
Did you know? Vinyl records are making a comeback! Despite the rise of digital music, vinyl sales have been increasing steadily over the past decade.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.