Soft Plastics Recycling in Clutha District

As of Friday, 2 October 2026, soft plastics recycling has returned to the Clutha District at New World Balclutha, and presents another convenient opportunity to Recycle Right.

This brings new technology and a new machine, the first of its kind in South Island New World stores.

It accepts clean, empty and dry items such as:

• Bread, pasta and rice bags
• Courier and postage bags
• Chip packets and lolly bags
• Frozen food bags
• Fresh produce and netting bags
• Toilet paper plastic wrap
• Garden potting mix bags
• Cereal box liners

No food waste. No hard plastics. No cans, bottles or glass No meat trays or biscuit trays.