Increasing population and higher standards of living are pressurising our resources, many of which are finite. Businesses must conserve these resources as well as use them more wisely.

Reclaim offers a range of waste paper recycling services that assist production efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and create economic benefits for individual businesses and organisations.

Reclaim has designed a simple and effective system for the secure destruction and recycling of confidential business paper. Reclaim has provided this service to small, medium and large organisations for over 15 years.

Residential

Your local council will help you recycle properly

This is where you can find out what is happening in your own region. Your local council or a community group may well be undertaking recycling initiatives or can simply offer you help.

This section helps you understand how to identify these recyclable resources and how to procure the most recyclable options.

Below is a list of local councils to help you with recycling matters in your area. Councils can vary in what they can accept as part of the recycling services they provide, especially in relation to certain types of plastics. You should check what is, and perhaps is not, recycled by your local council.

If you are seeking recycling services for a business, your local council may provide only basic collection services and you may wish to consider independent collection services. We advise that not all companies pay the same attention to recycling assurance and encourage you to seek verification that your recyclables are actually being recycled.

We attempt to keep the below list as current as possible. However, councils can change their websites at any time. If any of the below links do not work or you think they require updating, please let us know the link in question by emailing [email protected] and we can investigate.

Far North District Council

No reference to use of plastic bags. Plastics 3-7 are not accepted at transfer stations. Clean Stream accept 1,2,4 & 5 plastics in the northern area. Plastic or wax coated cardboard and foil food containers are not accepted (TetraPak).

Whangarei District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Only plastics marked 1 or 2 are accepted (except containers of motor oil). Plastic containers must be no larger than 4 litres. Plastic bottles need to be rinsed, squashed flat (if possible) with lids replaced. TetraPak is not accepted.

Kaipara District Council

No reference to use of plastic bags. Plastics Grade 1 through to 7 are accepted. No reference to TetraPak.

Auckland Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays - even if recycling symbol 6 is shown). Plastic containers must be no larger than 4 litres. TetraPaks are accepted, excluding collections made in Rodney, the North Shore, and Waitakere (where TetraPaks are not accepted).
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You can also check out the unwanted items search tool and the Recycle Right game for further information on Auckland Council recycling.

Hamilton City Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Only plastics numbered 1 and 2 (including milk and soft drink bottles) are accepted. No reference to TetraPak.

Thames Coromandel District Council

No reference to plastic bags. All recyclable plastics are accepted. Tetrapak containers and meat trays are not accepted.

Hauraki District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1 - 7 are allowed, excluding polystyrene. No reference to TetraPak.

Waikato District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastic household containers types 1, 2, and 5 are accepted in all areas except Tuakau where plastics 1-7 are collected. No reference to TetraPaks.

Waipa District Council

Matamata Piako District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1-7 accepted, excluding expanded polystyrene. No reference to TetraPak.

Otorohanga District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Type 1 and 2 plastics (typically soft drink or milk bottles) accepted - need to be squashed. No reference to TetraPak.

South Waikato District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1-7 accepted, excluding expanded polystyrene. TetraPak cartons are not accepted.

Waitomo District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Household plastic with 1 and 2 symbols (milk bottles and plastic food or drink containers) accepted (lids to be removed and discarded). No reference to TetraPak.

Taupo District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1-7 accepted, excluding expanded polystyrene. TetraPaks are not accepted.

Tauranga City Council

No reference to plastic bags. Only plastics 1 and 2 are accepted. Polystyrene (plastic 6) and Tetrapak containers are not accepted.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Only plastics 1 (soft drink bottles) and 2 (milk bottle) are accepted. Remove lids and rinse containers. No reference to TetraPak.

Opotiki District Council

Plastic bags are accepted. Plastics 1, 2 and 3 are accepted (lids are to be removed). No reference to TetraPak.

Rotorua Lakes Council

This site helps you find out what day your collection is on and where your nearest recycling facilities are in the Rotorua Lakes District. It also details what can be recycled.

Whakatane District Council

Plastic bags accepted. Only plastics 1 and 2 are accepted. Remove lids and rinse containers. TetraPaks are not accepted.

Kawerau District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Only plastics 1 and 2 are accepted. No reference to TetraPaks.

GISBORNE DISTRICT COUNCIL

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1-7 accepted, excluding expanded polystyrene. TetraPaks are not accepted.

Wairoa District Council

Plastic shopping bags are accepted. Plastic types 1-7 are accepted. Bread bags and meat trays are accepted. TertraPaks are not accepted.

Central Hawke's Bay

Plastic supermarket bags are not accepted. All rigid plastic bottles/packaging numbered 1-6 are accepted for recycling. Polystyrene and meat trays are not accepted. No reference to TetraPak.

Hastings District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. All plastics numbered 1-7 are accepted for recycling, excluding polystyrene and meat trays. No reference to TetraPak.

City of Napier

Plastic shopping bags are accepted. Plastic types 1-7 are accepted. Polystyrene and meat trays are not accepted. TetraPaks are not accepted.

New Plymouth District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastic Containers 1-7 are accepted for recycling - polystyrene and TetraPaks are not accepted. All containers must be rinsed and lids removed from bottles and jars.

South Taranaki Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastic Containers 1-7 are accepted for recycling - polystyrene and TetraPaks are not accepted. All containers must be rinsed and lids removed from bottles and jars.

Stratford District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastic Containers 1-7 are accepted for recycling, polystyrene and TetraPaks are not accepted. All containers must be rinsed and lids removed from bottles and jars.

Palmerston North Council

Plastic shopping bags are accepted. Plastic types 1-7 are accepted. Polystyrene and meat trays are accepted. TertraPaks are not accepted.

Ruapehu District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Only plastics numbered 1-2 are accepted for recycling. TetraPaks, polystyrene and meat trays are not accepted.

Rangitikei District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). No reference to TetraPaks.

Whanganui District Council

The Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre is a one-stop shop for resource recovery and waste minimisation. There is no reference to plastic bags, plastic symbol types, or TetraPaks.

Manawatu District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1-7 accepted. No reference to polystyrene or TetraPaks.

Horowhenua District Council

Plastic shopping bags are accepted. Plastic types 1-7 are accepted. TertraPaks, Polystyrene and meat trays are not accepted.

Tararua District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1,2,3 and 5 accepted. Polystyrene is not accepted. No reference to TetraPaks.

Wellington City Council

Wellington City Council has a directory to
help you find out what is and isn't recyclable.

Hutt City Council

Plastic bags are accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene. TetraPaks not accepted.

Porirua City Council

Plastic bags are accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). TetraPaks are not accepted.

Kapiti Coast District Council

Plastic bags are accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). No reference to TetraPaks.

Masterton District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). TetraPaks are not accepted.

South Wairarapa District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). No reference to TetraPaks.

Upper Hutt City Council

No reference to plastic bags. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene. No reference to TetraPaks.

Wellington City Council

Plastic bags are accepted in the inner city but not in suburban areas. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene). TetraPaks are not accepted.

NELSON CITY COUNCIL

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). No reference to TetraPaks.

TASMAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

Plastic bags are not accepted. Plastics 1 to 7 are accepted (excluding polystyrene and meat trays). No reference to TetraPaks.

MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT COUNCIL

Plastic bags are not accepted. All plastics 1-7 are accepted. TetraPaks and polystyrene are not accepted.

Kaikoura District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Innovative Waste Kaikoura will collect all plastics from 1 to 7. Please ensure all recyclables are clean, including tin foil, pie plates and dinners trays, glass bottles & jars, and all plastics.

Hurunui District Council

Plastic bags accepted. All plastics accepted but no codes supplied. No reference to meat trays, polystyrene or TetraPaks.

Waimakariri District Council

Christchurch City Council

No mention of plastic bags directly, but no flimsy plastic packaging allowed. All clean plastic household containers (no plastic film) are accepted.

Mackenzie District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. All plastics are accepted but no number codes are used. No reference to polystyrene, meat trays or TetraPaks.

Selwyn District Council

Only plastic 1-7 bottles and containers are accepted (lids should go in the rubbish bin). All polystyrene is excluded. No reference to TetraPaks.

Waitaki District Council

No reference to plastic bags, no reference to TetraPak. Plastic types 1-6 accepted. Waitaki District Council relies on the private sector to provide recycling services.

Waimate District Council

Plastic bags and polystyrene accepted, no reference to plastic types. TetraPak not accepted. Waimate District Council manages the Waimate Resource Recovery Park for public drop-offs.

Timaru District Council

Plastic bags are not accepted. All plastics (no number references are used) are accepted. TetraPaks and polystyrene are not accepted.

Ashburton District Council

No reference to plastic. No reference of specific plastics, or polystyrene, meat trays or TetraPaks.

Buller District Council

Plastic bags are accepted. All plastics accepted, codes 1-7. No reference to polystyrene, meat trays or TetraPaks.

Grey District Council

No reference to plastic bags. All recyclables must be empty and clean. No compost or waste. Plastics numbered 1,2,3,4,5,6 ONLY – Check bottom of container(All lids must go in the refuse bin).

Westland District Council

There is no reference to plastic bags, plastic symbol types, polystyrene or TetraPaks. Westland District Council encourages drop-offs at the Hokitika, Ross and Kumara Transfer Stations.

Dunedin City Council

Plastic bags are separately recycled via supermarkets. All plastics 1-7 are accepted. No reference to polystyrene or TetraPaks.

Queenstown Lakes

No plastic bags are accepted for recycling. Plastics 1-7 are accepted in kerbside collections (these have to be washed, not squashed and lids off). There are various collection and drop off services in the QLDC area, so please check this website for specific links to your area.

Central Otago District Council

Clean Plastic Bags and Plastic Wrap are accepted. Place all plastic wrap (e.g. clear plastic bread bags or supermarket shopping bags) in one bag and put in your recycling crate or the plastic wrap recycling drop off. All Plastics Numbered 1-7 are accepted. Remove lids, rinse, squash and place in bottom of recycling crate or recycling drop off.

Clutha District Council

No plastic bags or TetraPaks accepted in kerbside recycling. And only clean rigid plastics numbered 1-7 (washed and squashed).

Love Southland

This is a great site that explains all you need to know about recycling in the Southland Region. There are plenty of useful hints and tips to reducing your household's waste footprint too, like even how to make reusable sandwich wrap. Plastic bags and other soft plastic is accepted. All plastics are accepted, no reference to codes. Polystyrene meat trays are not accepted. No mention of Tetrapak.

Gore District Council

Please go to Love Southland for info on recycling in the Southland Region. Plastic bags and other soft plastic is accepted. Plastic bags and other soft plastic is accepted. All plastics are accepted, no reference to codes. Polystyrene meat trays are not accepted. No mention of Tetrapak.

Invercargill City Council

Southland District Council

Please go to Love Southland for info on recycling in the Southland Region. Plastic bags and other soft plastic is accepted. All plastics are accepted, no reference to codes. Polystyrene meat trays are not accepted. No mention of Tetrapak.

Chatham Islands District Council

No reference to plastic bags. Only plastic 1 (PET) is accepted at the collection point at Te One landfill. No reference to polystyrene, meat trays or TetraPaks.