Rinse And Clean Thursday

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Clean all containers and packaging to be recycled. Un-clean (contaminated) products often do not get recycled.

Questions and Answers

1.

Pizza boxes can be recycled.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
They must however have all food waste removed.

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2.

Choose the major cities where container lids are recommended to be removed before recycling.
- A.
  
  Auckland
- B.
  
  Hamilton
- C.
  
  Wellington
- D.
  
  Christchurch
Correct Answer(s)
B. Hamilton
C. Wellington
D. Christchurch

Explanation
If you don’t live in these areas we recommend having a look at your local council’s website or getting in touch with them to find out what their recommendations are.

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3.

It is good practice to squash plastic, tin and __________________ containers before recycling.

Correct Answer(s)
aluminium

Explanation
This helps to save space to make collections more efficient.

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4.

Rinsing containers is particularly useful if your community participates in single-stream recycling.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Single-stream recycling is where everything (eg paper, cardboard, containers, glass) is placed in a single curbside bin. Paper and cardboard is easily contaminated by liquids in containers.

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5.

Plastic bottles from the bathroom and laundry can also be recycled.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
These containers should also be rinsed out before recycling.

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Rinse And Clean Thursday

Pizza boxes can be recycled.

Choose the major cities where container lids are recommended to be removed before recycling.

It is good practice to squash plastic, tin and __________________ containers before recycling.

Rinsing containers is particularly useful if your community participates in single-stream recycling.

Plastic bottles from the bathroom and laundry can also be recycled.