- Coloured plastics
- Plastics # 3, # 4, # 6, # 7
- Meat trays
- Polystyrene
- Soft plastics
- Coffee cups
- Plastic bags
- Garden waste
- Bubble wrap
- Lids
- Products with multiple components (for example Pringles containers).
Got this? Pretty easy stuff. There are a few things that are pretty important to make sure your recycling does not go into landfill.
Key things to make sure your recycling will be recycled
Plastics #1, #2 and #5 are only accepted presuming that they are thoroughly rinsed and clean.
Cardboard and paper provided they don’t have liquid residue or food contamination. It is important to note that till receipts cannot be recycled, they are made from material which is coated in chemicals.
Aluminium tins and steel cans are accepted although any food residue prevents them from being recycled. You need to rinse, clean, check. The same applies to glass.
Top things that can’t be recycled
There are a few common items that shouldn’t go into your recycling bin but are commonly found in recycling across New Zealand.
- Paper cups
- Plastic cutlery
- Tissues
- Till receipts
- Juice cartons
- Coffee cups and lids
- Compostable bottles
- Compostable packaging and cups.
This is a pretty good run down and should make sure you recycle right. If you want to know more, check your zone guidelines for details (and find out where your recycling goes).
There are some general guidelines what can go in the recycling. These apply to the Westport and Reefton Transfer stations where you can drop off your recycling.
If you are still unsure, or need a reminder in your kitchen, download one of our fun infographics so you can be a yellow bin expert and recycle right.
