Recycling by Region, Aotearoa!

The options…

Understanding what can be recycled can be a bit tricky, especially as it varies from region to region. So when we travel we can still do our best to get it right. But if you are struggling, you may find it helpful to search up your local council website and do a little digging. If that sounds too hard, you’ve come to the right place. Down below we will share some quick and handy tools to help you on your sustainability mission.

Most Res.Awesome followers can agree that Aotearoa is in need of a more capable waste infrastructure system. Some of you may not know that we are moving towards a nationally standardised recycling system. Until then, maybe it is a good idea to come to grips with what can be recycled in your region; as at the moment, there are some regional discrepancies.

This wonderful visual tool from The Great Eco Journey can help us do just that!

There are a few regions missing from this awesome tool, but not to worry - we will hook you up with some more info… keep reading!

For waste warriors residing in Milton, check your regional waste options here. And for those living in Invercargill read here. Central Otago residents check out more deets right here.

For our fellow Dunedin folk, check out the full DCC guide here. They even have a super handy A to Z waste disposal search - so you can search up and sort tricky items individually! They also have a mobile app available for download, so you can tap into your local kerbside collection days with one swift and easy motion.

And if you’re still missing, go check out your councils website!

For a more in depth run down on what can be recycled check out more work from The Great Eco Journey . This is a comprehensive break down of what can be recycled. The team at The Great Eco Journey are doing great work so give them a follow for more great sustainability tips.

We hope this helps!

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Researched + Written by Erin Cox

Edited by Fi Clements