E-Waste Drop-Off & Electronics Recycling
Old electronics — computers, phones, TVs, cables, small appliances — can't go in your kerbside bins. Find a free or low-cost e-waste drop-off point or recycler near you in New Zealand.
Drop-off points (333)
Transfer stations, retailers and community sites that accept e-waste — many for free.
Arapuni: 72 Stanley Road, Arapuni 3412
The Arapuni Transfer Station accepts a range of household waste and recyclables. Green waste, including branches and garden waste, is accepted. Specific items like scrap metal, tyres, and e-waste are also detailed as accepted.
Directions165 Range Street, Ashburton
The Ashburton Resource Recovery Park accepts a wide range of items for recycling, reuse, and disposal, including green waste, e-waste, scrap metal, tires, whiteware, and more. They also have a shop that sells reusable items.
DirectionsWaihi Road, Athenree
The Athenree Transfer Station accepts a range of recyclable materials, green waste, and general refuse. Specific items accepted include green waste, plastics #1 and #2, steel and aluminium cans, glass bottles and jars, paper and cardboard, and e-waste.
Directions1204 North Shore 0622
The North Shore Transfer Station accepts a wide range of items for disposal and recycling. This includes general household waste, green waste, construction and demolition waste, and various recyclables such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metal. Specific accepted items can be found on the Auckland Council website or by contacting the facility directly.
Directions105 The Concourse, Henderson 0610
Auckland Transfer Stations accept a wide range of items, including general refuse, green waste, recyclables, and some hazardous materials. Specific accepted items vary by location. Check the Auckland Council website for details on specific transfer stations.
Directions51 Helvetia Road, Albany 0632
The Auckland Transfer Station (Rosedale) accepts a wide range of items, including general household waste, green waste, recycling, and some hazardous materials. Specific details on accepted items and associated fees can be found on the Auckland Council website.
Directions604 Oruarangi Road, Mangere 2022
The Auckland Transfer Station (Waitākere) accepts a wide range of items for recycling and disposal, including green waste, e-waste, general refuse, and some hazardous materials. Check the website for specific details on accepted items and any associated fees.
Directions45 Trig Road, Whenuapai 2582
The Whangaparāoa Transfer Station accepts a wide range of items for disposal and recycling, including general household waste, green waste, and recyclables such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metal. They also accept e-waste, some hazardous materials, and offer a scrap metal drop-off.
DirectionsMurphys Motor Camp, 593a State Highway 30 Awakeri
The Awakeri Rural Recycling Centre accepts a range of recyclable materials, including glass, plastics #1 and #2, steel and aluminium cans, paper, and cardboard. It also accepts green waste and e-waste.
DirectionsAwatoto, Napier
The Awatoto Resource Recovery Park accepts a range of items for recycling and disposal, including green waste, e-waste, and general refuse. Check the website for further details on accepted items.
DirectionsTaylor Pass Road, Blenheim 7201
The Blenheim Resource Recovery Centre accepts a wide range of materials for recycling, reuse, and disposal, including green waste, recyclables, e-waste, hazardous waste, and general refuse. Specific details on accepted items can be found on the Marlborough District Council website.
Directions62 Mana Esplanade, Paremata, Porirua 5026, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
DirectionsMetro Place, Bromley
The Bromley Resource Recovery Park, or EcoDrop, accepts a wide range of items for recycling and disposal, including green waste, e-waste, recyclables, hazardous materials, and general refuse. Specific items accepted vary by location, so it's best to check the website for a complete list of accepted items at each EcoDrop.
DirectionsCorner of Brooklyn Road and Ker Street, Brooklyn, Wellington
The Brooklyn Transfer Station, now part of the Southern Landfill, accepts a wide variety of items for disposal and recycling. This includes general household waste, green waste, construction and demolition materials, and various recyclables.
Directions494A Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions7 Te Kapua Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions94 Cryers Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions177 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne, Eastland 4040, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions10B Victoria Avenue, Avenal, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions61 Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions5 Crosbie Road, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions1 Foundry Road, Auckland 0932, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions660 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions1148/1150 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions166 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions564 Jellicoe Street, Papamoa Beach, Te Puke 3187, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions10 Westwood Avenue, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions320 Ti Rakau Drive & Cnr, Burswood Drive, Burswood, Auckland 2013, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions655 Russley Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
Directions15 Home Place, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand
Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.
DirectionsE-waste recyclers & services (302)
Businesses that recycle or collect electronic waste (some charge a fee).
Why recycle e-waste?
Electronics contain heavy metals and hazardous materials that shouldn't go to landfill, alongside valuable metals worth recovering. Wipe personal data and remove batteries where you can before dropping items off.
Learn more in our guide on disposing of electronics safely, or browse all refuse & drop-off sites and waste services.