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Wine Bottle
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.
Impact: Glass can take up to a million years to decompose in a landfill. Recycling reduces the need for new glass production, saving energy and resources.
Did you know? Glass is infinitely recyclable without losing quality, meaning it can be recycled over and over again.
Your council is the authoritative source for local collection rules.