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Wearable Clothing
Also known as: Clothes, Apparel, Garment, Textiles
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: Textiles in landfills contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and take up valuable space. Donating or recycling clothing reduces environmental impact.
Did you know? The average New Zealander throws away around 30kg of textiles every year. Much of this could be reused, repurposed, or recycled.
Find your council
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.