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Recycle

What can be recycled?

In New Zealand the main products that can be recycled are paper and cardboard, glass, aluminum, tin and plastic.

Composting and worm farms are methods of recycling organic waste.

One man's trash is another's treasure 


Buy Recycled

As well as recycling your waste products, buy products that are made from recycled materials. To find out more about what recycled products are available in New Zealand have a look at the Buy it Back GuideLeaving Environment Canterbury 

Recycling Directory

Christchurch City Council have produced a recycling directory Leaving Environment Canterburywhich contains a list of businesses and organisations providing services for and/or advice on resource efficiency and environmental issues. 

Recycling in your District

Many of the district councils in Canterbury provide recycling services for their rate payers. Click on one of the following links if you want to find out more about recycling services your district council provides. 

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