On the 12th September, 966 tonnes of Electronic Waste was recycled in 38 centres around New Zealand – that’s enough to fill 55 shipping containers!
If you missed out then here’s the lowdown on a few options for eWaste recycling in Auckland –
CRTNZ
These guys recycle all electronic waste for FREE (apart from TV’s). They also offer a data destruction service that’s in accordance with all regulations and environmental laws as well as purchase some unwanted equipment. For more details check out their website www.crtnz.co.nz , Phone 579 2603 or email ceo.crtnz@hotmail.com . You’ll find their drop off location at 8B Monier Place, Mt.Wellington. Opening hours are week days 8am-5pm. CRTNZ will refurbish what they can and recycle what they can’t.
The ARK Computers
Among other things The Ark recovers computers, refurbishes them and sells them at
low cost to schools, charitable organisations, and to the public as well as through their non-profit initiative World Computer Exchange Programs to bridge the global digital divide in developing countries. Some cost is involved for disposal depending on age and quantity so take a look at www.the-ark.co.nz under ‘disposal’. You’ll find the Ark Computers at 1/11 Blackburn Road, East Tamaki, Auckland 09 272 2676. No pick up so freight costs apply if you are unable to drop off items.
Computer Recycling Ltd
Located in Penrose, Auckland, Computer Recycling offers an environmentally friendly disposal service with free pick up for more than 10 items in Auckland’s commercial areas – see www.computerrecycling.co.nz for items included or more information. Its FREE to drop off all unwanted computer and associated equipment to their recycling yard at 95 Gavin Street, Penrose from 9am-5pm Week days and Saturday 10-4pm – other times can be made through arrangement phone 525 5518 or 027 611 3582.
Happy Recycling!
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