Te para me te hangarua | Rubbish and recycling
We can keep our city clean if we recycle and put rubbish where it belongs. Use the tools on this page to find out what goes where.
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Palmy collections
A guide to our rubbish and recycling collection services. Plus our handy rubbish days finder.
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Palmy recycling
Find out about the different types of recycling services we provide at our facilities here in Palmy.
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Rubbish and recycling facilities
Addresses and opening hours for recycling centres and refuse transfer stations in Palmerston North.
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Guru's guide to what goes where
Got an item to dispose of? We'll help you put it in its place.
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All about plastic
What the plastic numbers mean, and why to choose compostable over biodegradable.
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Chemical waste disposal
Find out how to safely dispose of common household chemicals.
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Tips to reduce your waste
Simple strategies for reducing waste in your day-to-day life.
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Reducing waste at events
Whether you’re going to an event or hosting one, you can do your bit to reduce waste.
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Community action
Want to do more? From cleaning up a park to setting up a community garden, we've got you covered.
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Facts and figures
Looking for the hard facts about waste minimisation and resource recovery? You've come to the right place.
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Report rubbish in the wrong place
Let’s keep our city litter free – let us know if you see rubbish that's been illegally dumped.