Waste Tip - Standardised Recycling

Published on February 02, 2024

Did you know that NZ has now standardised their recycling?

We now accept meat trays (plastic #1) in the recycling bin as long as they are clean and have no plastic wrapping on them.

To learn more about rubbish and recycling head to our What Goes Where pages and our Recycling Changes page.

More Waste Minimisation Tips

Waste Tip - Place items loose in your recycling bin

Items placed inside bags or coverings (such as plastic) cannot be accepted.

Waste Tip - Tea bags

Did you know some tea bags contain plastic?

Waste Tip - Plastic Free July - Don't use single-use plastic wipes

Use cloth wipes, washable cleaning cloths, or toilet paper instead
of single-use plastic wipes to reduce waste.