Electronics Recycling

repair, reuse, recycle!

We recycle electronic waste (e-waste) to keep materials out of landfill and in use.
When possible we extend the life of a product by repairing & upgrading it for resale. This helps cover the costs of the programme.

166,434kg

e-waste diverted.

since 2017

When & Where Can I Drop Off E-Waste?

You can drop off e-waste at our e-waste workshop, at 6 Vivian Place, Annesbrook.

Open Hours

Mon to Sat: 8am - 4.20pm
Sun: 10am - 4.20pm

Public Holiday hours vary

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Why recycle
e-waste?

An estimated 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste is being disposed into landfill in New Zealand each year. E-waste contains rare heavy metals, as well as materials that are toxic to the environment when they break down. It is estimated that E-waste contributes to 40% of the lead and 70% of the heavy metals found in landfill.

What is e-waste?

E-waste is basically any broken or unwanted electronic or electrical item that you may want to dispose of - think computers, laptops, cellphones, radios, DVD players, speakers, printers, and so on.

We accept anything with a plug or battery, apart from large whiteware and oil heaters.

Got a question about electronic waste?

Contact us

How is e-waste processed?

Once e-waste is dropped off to our E-Waste Workshop at 6 Vivian Place, Annesbrook (Nelson) - what do we do with it?
Our team of e-waste technicians always assess each item dropped off, and the general rule of thumb is that if it’s fixable - we fix it and resell the item in our ReUse Shops. Items that are broken beyond repair are then broken down to salvage the recyclable components (aka scrap metal & circuit boards for precious metals).

All data on hard drives, storage devices and hand held devices is securely destroyed on site.

How much does it cost to drop off e-waste?

We charge a small fee to cover the costs of e-waste recycling. This is to help us cover the costs involved with being able to offer this programme - such as labour, building overheads & utilities, equipment, and parts. View our current pricing here.
We are able to offer reduced fees thanks to support from Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council.

Got a question about electronic waste?

Contact us