Auckland recycling bins: Do not put bread bags or snack bags in them

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28 September 2026

One of the most common items incorrectly placed in recycling bins in Auckland is **soft plastic, such as bread bags or snack bags**. According to Auckland Council, an average of 308 tons of household recycling was collected daily in the first half of this year, and of that, approximately **96 tons were non-recyclable items**. The cost of processing incorrectly disposed recyclables also reaches about **$3.5 million** annually. # Which plastics should not be put in the recycling bin? Commonly, so…

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