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 - 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.

Waste Tip - Keep your recycling bin lid closed

Keep it safe, keep it steady, and prevent hazards.

Waste Tip - Don't crush your cans

Squash your can crushing habits! Crushed aluminium drink cans end up in the landfill as recycling processing plant machinery cannot recognise them as recycling.