What goes where? Palmy's rubbish and recycling guide

Empty aerosol cans before you put them in the rubbish bag. Alternatively, you can puncture them and take them to a metal recycler.

Put this in your recycling bin.

You can take this item to our recycling facilities.

Put this in your rubbish bag.

Rethink

Consider options to reduce the amount of aluminium foil used – for example, could you use a plate to cover a meal instead, or put leftovers in a container?

This is a hazardous item. You cannot put it in your rubbish or recycling bin. Do not take it to a transfer station.

To dispose of asbestos, contact a professional asbestos removal company. See a list of certified asbestos removers on the WorkSafe website

This item is not currently collected kerbside.

You can take this item to Ferguson Street Recycling Centre.

This item is not collected kerbside.

You can recycle your batteries free by dropping them off at multiple locations around Palmy, including Ferguson Street Recycling Centre, Council's Customer Service Centre, or your local library.

Never put them in your recycling bin, as this can cause fires.

Rethink

Consider using rechargeable batteries where possible. Purchasing rechargeable batteries has a higher initial cost, but this will be recovered by not needing to buy new batteries so often.

If this item is in good condition, it could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation.

Otherwise, put it in your rubbish bag.

You can also take this item to Envirowaste Refuse Transfer Station or Ashhurst Transfer Station. More details.

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 Green Bikes.

This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to a recycler.

Rethink

Could the bike be repaired? Consider taking it to Environment Network Manawatū’s monthly Repair Café.

Put it in your rubbish bag.

You can also take this item to Envirowaste Refuse Transfer Station or Ashhurst Transfer Station. More details.

This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.

These could be reused. Contact your local charity shop about making a donation.

Or, put these in your recycling bin.

You can also take this item to our recycling facilities.

This item belongs in your glass crate.

You can also take this item to our recycling facilities.

 Put this in your recycling bin.

You can also take this item to our recycling facilities.

 Put these in your rubbish bag.

Or, take them to Environment Network Manawatū at 145 Cuba Street. They accept beer tops, wine lids, and plastic lids numbered 2, 4 and 5.