E-Waste

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

E-waste refers to electronic devices and appliances that need to be disposed of. This includes items like laptops, smartphones, tablets, and household appliances such as vacuums and microwaves. Essentially, if a device 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're helping to ensure they are processed safely, responsibly and sustainably, keeping harmful materials out of landfill.

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 (CFLs), and tools like drills, saws, and lawnmowers.

Whiteware

Whiteware containing refrigerant - such as refrigerators, freezers, heat pumps, and heat pump dryers - can be recycled at a cost, see Fees and Charges. These items must be legally degassed before they can be recycled.
Learn more on our Degassing page.

Other whiteware items, such as washing machines, dryers (without condensers), and dishwashers are free to recycle as they are classified as scrap metal.