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Special wastes

Certain wastes need targetted programmes to ensure their disposal is environmentally safe. These "Special Wastes" are usually hazardous and are a national issue. The Ministry has targetted programmes for the following special wastes:

These wastes are disposed throughout New Zealand, and are often disposed of improperly (with potentially large environmental effects).

For further information, see our fact sheets on the disposal of unwanted electrical and electronic products.

For more information about special wastes, contact special-wastes@mfe.govt.nz.

Last updated: 16 October 2008