A-Z of Refuse and Recycling - What goes where?

Do you have an item to dispose of, but you're not sure where it goes?
Our A-Z guide shows you how to dispose of your waste the right way.

As of 1 February 2024, the Government is introducing standardised kerbside recycling. There have been some changes to what can and cannot go in your kerbside recycling bins, so if you're ever unsure, take a look at our A-Z guide. For more information about the changes, click here.

If you can't find an item on the list, please contact us to let us know, so we can have it added.

A, B, C
D, E, F
G, H, I
J, K, L

M, N, O
P
R, S, T
U, V, W, Y

Item	Where it should go?	Alternatives for disposal
A
Aerosols (steel and aluminium)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Aluminium can	This item belongs in your Council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Aluminium foil and trays	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Asbestos	This is a hazardous item. You cannot put it in your rubbish or recycling bin. DO NOT take it to any transfer station. To dispose, contact a professional asbestos removal company. The WorkSafe website has a list of certified asbestos removers.	Central Hawkes Bay District Council can be contacted to dispose of asbestos that has already removed. Contact CHBDC direct on: 06 857 8060
B
Batteries (car)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. DO NOT place this item in your kerbside general waste of recycling bins. You can recycle this item at Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station
Batteries (household, lithium)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. DO NOT place this item in your kerbside general waste or recycling bins. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station kiosk. Please see kiosk operator. Do not put in the pit.
Bicycles/bike parts (good condition)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	You can also take this item to a metal recycler. Our local Metal Recycler is Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact them on: 06 374 5016
Bicycles/bike parts (poor condition, rusted)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to a metal recycler. Our local Metal Recycler is Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact them on: 06 374 5016
Board games (broken, parts missing)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Board games (good condition, all parts included)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Books	These could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Alternatively, this item can be recycled in your council kerbside wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Bottle (glass)	This item belongs in your council kerbside glass crate.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Bottle (plastic numbers 1, 2 and 5)	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Bottle Tops	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Box (cardboard)	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. No dirty or wet cardboard.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Bubble wrap	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
C
Cans/tins	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Car parts	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	Contact auto wrecker to find out if they will take it, otherwise take to a metal recycler. Our local Metal Recycler is Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact them on: 06 374 5016
Cardboard	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Carpet	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Cars (unwanted, for scrap)	You could get cash for your old car. Contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
CDs	If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, you can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Ceramics	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Chemical Waste	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
Child Car Seat	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Clingfilm	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Clothing (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Clothing (poor condition, wet, stained, torn)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Coffee Capsules	Some manufacturers provide recycling options. Check their websites for information. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Coins	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.
Computers and Computer Accessories	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Concrete	This item is not currently collected kerbside. Accepted at a Clean fill Site.	You can take this item to: Longburn Shingle Co. Ltd Walkers Road Palmerston North 4477 06 354 6654
Cooking Oil	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station
Coolant	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
Copier Toner	This item is not currently collected kerbside. Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Corks	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Corrugated Iron	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station. Corrugated Iron must be clean from any contaminants or other materials. Eg. it cannot still be attached to wood or have been buried in dirt etc.
Cream Cheese Container	Please check the plastic recycling number, if there's a 6, place the item in your general rubbish.	Plastic recycling numbers 1, 2 & 5 belong in our Council Kerbside recycle wheelie bin.
Crockery and cutlery (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.
Curtains	If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
D
Dirt/clean fill/soil	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	You can take this item to: Longburn Shingle Co. Ltd Walkers Road Palmerston North 4477 06 354 6654
Dishwashers	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
Disposable plates	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Disposable wipes	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Drinking glasses (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.
Dryer	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
E
Egg Carton	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. No dirty or wet cardboard.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
E-waste	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
F
Fabric (good condition)	If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Fabric (poor condition, wet, stained, torn)	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Fan	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Fireworks	Place in your general rubbish, and make sure all fireworks are disposed of safely. Put fireworks in a large bucket of water overnight and make sure they are soaked right through before you remove them. Wrap up securely and put into your household rubbish, or take it to your local landfill. Never put fireworks into the sea, rivers or streams.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Flax	Unfortunately, we can’t accept flax in our green waste because it clogs up the shredder. Place in your general rubbish.
Food scraps	Turn food scraps into compost for your garden, or place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Fridge/freezer	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
Furniture (good condition)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Furniture (poor condition, broken)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
G
Gaming Consoles	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Garden/green waste	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Gas cylinders	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can recycle this item at Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station.	Acetylene cylinders used for welding cannot be disposed in Tararua.
Glass (broken)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Glass food jars	This item belongs in your council kerbside glass crate. Please make sure your jars are empty and clean.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Glasses/eyewear (broken)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
H
Hair/fur	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Heater (electric)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Heater (oil)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Herbicides	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
I
Ice cream containers	Please check the number first. These are normally number 5 and can be put into your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.	Some smaller containers of ice cream are packaged in non-recyclable grades of plastic, or in waxed cardboard, which can’t be recycled.
Iron (electric appliance)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
J
Joinery	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Junk mail	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
K
Kettle	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
L
Laptop Battery	This item is not currently collected kerbside. DO NOT place this item in your kerbside general waste of recycling bins. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station kiosk. Please see kiosk staff.
Lids (metal)	Place in your general rubbish. From 1 February 2024, No bottle lids are accepted in your kerbside recycling. An exception is lids or caps that are tethered to a recyclable container (ie, stays attached to the bottle or container when open), which are an accepted material. Such tethered containers should be left open, with the tethered lid or cap still attached. This includes steel-can lids (ends) that are not fully detached from the empty can. Steel-can ends can also be accepted if securely enclosed inside the can, for example by placing the lid inside the can and squeezing the top of the can closed.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Lids (from plastic bottles)	Place in your general rubbish. From 1 February, No bottle lids are accepted in your kerbside recycling. An exception is lids or caps that are tethered to a recyclable container (ie, stays attached to the bottle or container when open), which are an accepted material. Such tethered containers should be left open, with the tethered lid or cap still attached. This includes steel-can lids (ends) that are not fully detached from the empty can. Steel-can ends can also be accepted if securely enclosed inside the can, for example by placing the lid inside the can and squeezing the top of the can closed.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Lids (from plastic containers)	Check the plastic number. In Tararua we can recycle plastic number 1, 2 and 5. These numbers can be placed in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin or taken to any of our community recycle drop off centres. Lids must also meet size requirements. Three-dimensional items smaller than 50 mm at their widest point and two dimensional items smaller than 100 mm by 140 mm cannot be recycled. Please place in your general rubbish.	Lids that are not numbers 1, 2 or 5 should be placed in your general rubbish. Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Light-bulb (broken, halogen, incandescent, LED)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish. Not permitted in your council kerbside glass crate.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Light-Bulb (energy saver/compact fluorescent)	Not permitted in your council kerbside glass crate. For a fee, you can recycle this item at Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station.	Alternatively, place in your general rubbish.
Liquid Paper Board (LPB)	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
M
Magazines	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Makeup	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Mattress (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Mattress (poor condition, wet, stained, torn)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Meat Tray	Check the plastic number. In Tararua we can recycle plastic number 1, 2 and 5. These numbers can be placed in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin or taken to any of our community recycle drop off centres.	Meat trays that are not numbers 1, 2 or 5 should be placed in your general rubbish. Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Medicine	Take to your local pharmacy for safe disposal.
Microwave	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Mirrors	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Monitors	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Motor Oil	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can recycle this item at Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station.
Motor Oil Filter	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Musical instruments (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Musical instruments (poor condition/broken)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
N
Needles/syringes	Take to your local pharmacy for safe disposal. DO NOT place these in your kerbside bins.
Newspaper	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
O
Oven	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
P
Paint	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station.
Paper	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Pens	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Perfume bottle	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pesticides	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
Phone books	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Phone charger	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Photos	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pink batts	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pizza boxes	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. Please ensure that food scraps have been removed. No dirty or wet cardboard.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Plant pots	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station You may also be able to recycle these by taking them to your nearest Bunnings, Mitre 10, or plant nursery.
Plastic bags	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Plastic number 1	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. Plastic items must also meet size requirements. Three-dimensional items smaller than 50 mm at their widest point and two dimensional items smaller than 100 mm by 140 mm cannot be recycled. Please place in your general rubbish.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Plastic number 2	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. Plastic items must also meet size requirements. Three-dimensional items smaller than 50 mm at their widest point and two dimensional items smaller than 100 mm by 140 mm cannot be recycled. Please place in your general rubbish.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Plastic number 3	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Plastic number 4	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Plastic number 5	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin. Plastic items must also meet size requirements. Three-dimensional items smaller than 50 mm at their widest point and two dimensional items smaller than 100 mm by 140 mm cannot be recycled. Please place in your general rubbish.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
Plastic number 6	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Plastic number 7	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Plastic wrap/soft plastic	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Polystyrene	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pool chemicals	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
Pots and pans (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
Pots and pans (poor condition, broken)	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
Printer cartridges	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Warehouse Stationary.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pyrex glass (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Pyrex glass (poor condition, broken)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish bag. Not permitted in council kerbside glass crate.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
R
Rubbish (household)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
S
Scrap metal	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: 06 374 5016
Seedling trays	Check the plastic number. In Tararua we can recycle plastic number 1, 2 and 5. These numbers can be placed in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin or taken to any of our community recycle drop off centres.	Seedling trays that are not numbers 1, 2 or 5 should be placed in your general rubbish. Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Shoes (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Shoes (poor condition, wet, stained, torn)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Shredded paper	Unfortunately, we can’t accept shredded paper in our recycling because it clogs up the machines. You can compost it at home or place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Soft plastics	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Solvents	Please protect our waterways. NEVER put this item in the bin or pour it down the drain. Contact AgRecovery for collection.
Sour cream container	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Soy/almond milk containers	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Sports equipment (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact REPLAY about making a donation.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Sports equipment (poor/broken condition)	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Spray cans (empty)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Stainless Steel	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to a metal recycler. Contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz on: 06 374 5016	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Suitcase	If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
T
Takeaway coffee cup	Place in your general rubbish.	You can also take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Takeaway food containers	Check the plastic number. In Tararua we can recycle plastic number 1, 2 and 5. These numbers can be placed in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin or taken to any of our community recycle drop off centres.	Takeaway food containers that are not numbers 1, 2 or 5 should be placed in your general rubbish. Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Tetra Pak cartons and containers	This item is not currently collected kerbside. Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Telephones	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Till Receipts	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Timber/wood	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Toaster	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Toner cartridges	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Warehouse Stationary.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Tools (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation。	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Tools (poor condition/broken)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Toothpaste tube/ toothbrush	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Toys (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Toys (poor/broken condition)	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Trees/stumps	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Tyres	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
U
Underlay	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
V
Vacuum cleaner	This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Vapes	This item is not currently collected kerbside. Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Videos and DVDs (good condition)	This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Videos and DVDs (poor condition, broken)	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Vinyl records	If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation. Otherwise place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
W
Wallpaper	Place in your general rubbish.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Washing Machine	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station or a metal recycler. Contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz on: 06 374 5016
Waxed cardboard cartons	Place in your general rubbish. Cannot be recycled.	Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Whiteware	This item is not currently collected kerbside.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station or a metal recycler. Contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz on: 06 374 5016
Window (complete with frame)	Advertised in local community pages for re-use.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Window glass (broken)	Wrap in newspaper and place in your general rubbish. Not permitted in the council kerbside Glass Crate.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Wood pallets	This item is not currently collected kerbside. Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Wool	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Wrapping paper (foil or glitter-decorated)	Place in your general rubbish. Not accepted in council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.
Wrapping paper (standard paper)	This item belongs in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin.	You can also recycle this item at any of our community recycle drop off centres.
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Yoghurt pots (large)	Check the plastic number. In Tararua we can recycle plastic number 1, 2 and 5. These numbers can be placed in your council kerbside recycle wheelie bin or taken to any of our community recycle drop off centres.	Yoghurt pots that are not numbers 1, 2 or 5 should be placed in your general rubbish. Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station
Yoghurt Pots (six-pack pottles)	Place in your general rubbish.	You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station.

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