Waste minimisation officer Abi Hawkins shows visitors to the Central Otago A&P Show what plastics can and cannot be thrown in the yellow bin. PHOTO: ALEXIA JOHNSTONNot all plastic belongs in the yellow bin. Plastic packaging numbered 3, 4, 6 and 7 are no longer accepted for recycling in the yellow kerbside bins. Cardboard pizza boxes are also no longer accepted for recycling in the yellow bin. However, the yellow bin is still the right place for clean aluminium and steel cans and clean cardboard and paper.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 16, 2021 14:03 UTC