E-Waste

What is E-Waste and what can be done with it?

Electronic devices and appliances you need to dispose of, is called e-waste. This includes everything from laptops, smartphones, and tablets to household appliances like vacuums and microwaves. Essentially, if an item plugs into an electrical outlet or contains circuit boards or chips, it’s considered e-waste.

Recycle

E-waste can be recycled at our Paeroa and Waihī Transfer Stations. By taking your old electronics to these facilities, you help ensure they are processed safely and sustainably.

Fees apply. Visit our Fees and Charges page.

Consumer Electronics

Flat-screen TVs, monitors, computers, printers, DVD players, video game consoles, and smart devices (e.g., smartphones, fitness trackers, VR gear).

Office Equipment

Photocopiers, desk calculators, and small servers.

Household Appliances

Microwaves, electric fans, vacuum cleaners, and toasters.

Lighting and Tools: Fluorescent tubes, compact fluorescent lamps, and tools like drills, saws, and lawnmowers.

Household whiteware that contains refrigerant—such as refrigerators, freezers, heat pumps, and heat pump dryers—is accepted at a cost of $12 per item, as these items must legally be degassed. For more information on degassing, please visit our Degassing page.

Household appliances like washing machines, dryers (without condensers), and dishwashers are free to recycle as they are classified as scrap metal.