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.
| 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. |
| Aircon Units | This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station where is can be disposed of for a small fee. | Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: |
| 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.
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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 | You can recycle metal bottle tops by dropping them off to the Lions Den on High St, Dannevirke. Your local kindergarten on ECE facility may also accept plastic bottle tops to use for crafts and other activities. Alternatively, please 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. |
| 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 |
| Cooking Oil | This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Dannevirke Refuse Transfer Station | |
| Coolant | Please protect our waterways. 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 |
| 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: |
| 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: |
| 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.
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 where is can be disposed of for a small fee. | Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: |
| 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. 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) | You can recycle metal bottle tops by dropping them off to the Lions Den on High St, Dannevirke. Place in your general rubbish. From 1 February 2024, No bottle lids are accepted in your kerbside recycling. | Alternatively, it can be taken to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station |
| Lids (from plastic bottles) | Your local kindergarten or ECE facility may accept plastic bottle tops to use for crafts and other activities. Place in your general rubbish. From 1 February, No bottle lids are accepted in your kerbside recycling. | 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: |
| P | ||
| Paint | Please protect our waterways. 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. 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. | 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. 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: |
| Pots and pans (poor condition, broken) | Place in your general rubbish. | Alternatively, contact our local metal recycler, Schmidt Scrap & Tranz contact on: |
| 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: |
| 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. 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 (excluding fridges, freezers and aircon units) | This item is not currently collected kerbside. | You can take this item to any Tararua Refuse Transfer Station for 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. |
| Y | ||
| 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. |