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.

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165 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.

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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.

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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.

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105 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.

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51 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.

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604 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.

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45 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.

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Murphys 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.

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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.

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Taylor 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.

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62 Mana Esplanade, Paremata, Porirua 5026, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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Metro 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.

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Corner 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.

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494A Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1026, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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7 Te Kapua Drive, Māngere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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94 Cryers Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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177 Carnarvon Street, Gisborne, Eastland 4040, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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10B Victoria Avenue, Avenal, Invercargill 9810, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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61 Corbett Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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5 Crosbie Road, Pukekohe 2120, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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1 Foundry Road, Auckland 0932, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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660 Great South Road, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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1148/1150 Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga 3112, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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166 Taurikura Drive, Tauriko, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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564 Jellicoe Street, Papamoa Beach, Te Puke 3187, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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10 Westwood Avenue, Springlands, Blenheim 7201, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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320 Ti Rakau Drive & Cnr, Burswood Drive, Burswood, Auckland 2013, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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655 Russley Road, Harewood, Christchurch 8051, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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15 Home Place, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand

Household battery recycling drop-off — AA, AAA, C, D and 9V batteries.

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E-waste recyclers & services (302)

Businesses that recycle or collect electronic waste (some charge a fee).

Waihi 3610, Tauranga 5
E-waste recycling
Rotorua 3010, Rotorua 5
E-waste recycling
9300, Queenstown 5
E-waste recycling
3010, Rotorua 5
E-waste recycling
Rotorua 3015, Rotorua 5
E-waste recycling
Ātiamuri 3078, Rotorua 5
E-waste recycling
Hastings 4120, Napier 5
E-waste recycling
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0110, Northland 5
E-waste recycling
Invercargill 9812, Invercargill 5
E-waste recycling
Mosgiel 9092, Dunedin 5
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Invercargill 9871, Timaru 5
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Inglewood 4330, New Plymouth 5
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Auckland 1061, Auckland 5
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4702, Whanganui 5
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Auckland 1061, Auckland 5
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Hamilton 3216, Hamilton 5
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Feilding 4777, Whanganui 5
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Palmerston North 5
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Havelock North 4130, Napier 5
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Queenstown 5
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Kokopu 0179, Northland 5
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Auckland 1026, Auckland 5
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0110, Northland 5
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Invercargill 9810, Invercargill 5
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3112, Tauranga 5
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Ngunguru 0173, Northland 5
E-waste recycling

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.