What is green waste?
Green waste is composed of waste products that are biodegradable, which means they can easily break down and become a part of the earth again. This is typically made from garden waste, such as grass clippings and weeds. It is “green” because it is high in nitrogen, as opposed to brown waste, which is predominantly carbonaceous.
What you can and can't recycle
The following is a basic list of what can and can’t be put into a green garden waste bin. This list is not exhaustive but does cover the most common items people consider as garden waste.
| Green means go | Red means no |
| Lawn clippings | Plastic products (including bags) |
| Flowers, leaves and twigs | Large branches, tree stumps and trunks |
| Tea leaves, bags and coffee grounds | Treated, painted or stained timber |
| Small branches | Cabbage trees, bamboo or flax |
| Weeds | Magazines or books |
| | Fat and bones |
| | Soil |
| | Food waste |
| | General waste |
How we can help
At bookabin.co.nz, we offer green waste removal around New Zealand. Our green waste removal bins are available for Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and all the other main cities of New Zealand and the surrounding regions. If you would like to get in touch to discuss your needs, get a free quote or use our live chat feature online.