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Window Pane Glass
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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This item can also be taken to specialised drop-off locations, which may be required for large quantities.
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Impact: Broken glass can injure wildlife and contaminate soil and waterways. It also takes up valuable landfill space as it doesn't decompose.
Did you know? Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without losing quality.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.