Aluminium foil Put this in your recycling bin. 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?
Asbestos 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, contact a professional asbestos removal company. The WorkSafe website has a list of certified asbestos removers.
Batteries (car) This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can take this item to Ferguson Street Recycling Centre.
Batteries (household, lithium) This item is not currently collected kerbside. You can recycle your batteries free at the Ferguson Street Recycling Centre, Council's Customer Service Centre, or your local library. 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.
Bedding 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.
Bicycles/bike parts (good condition) 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.
Bicycles/bike parts (poor condition,rusted) 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.
Board games (broken, parts missing) Put it in your rubbish bag. You can also take this item to Envirowaste Refuse Transfer Station or Ashhurst Transfer Station. More details.
Board games (good condition, all parts included) This could be reused, please contact your local charity shop about making a donation.
Books 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.
Bottle (glass) This item belongs in your glass crate. You can also take this item to our recycling facilities.
Bottle (plastic number 1/2) Put this in your recycling bin. You can also take this item to our recycling facilities.
Bottle tops 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.
Put this in your recycling bin.