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Waikato District Council - Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato

Do you have old phones, computers, monitors and other e-waste that you've been meaning to get rid of?

We've partnered with E-Cycle to hold a one-off e-waste drop-off and providing our communities an opportunity to dispose of unwanted electronic items.

Recycling electronics helps stop harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, and cadmium from getting into the soil, water, and air. It also helps keep the community safe and clean. 

Upcoming events

E-waste drop-off - Tuakau

Location: Les Batkin Reserve, River Road, Tuakau
Date:

Your gadgets are acting shady… it’s not you, it’s them. Time to ghost your old electronics and recycle them the right way! 

We've partnered with E-Cycle to hold a one-off e-waste drop-off and providing our communities an opportunity to dispose of unwanted electronic items.

The goal: To minimise the improper disposal of e-waste that can lead to soil, water, and air contamination from hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, and promote responsible waste management practices within the community. 

Learn more.

  • Computers, laptops, tablets 
  • Monitors, televisions 
  • Mobile phones and chargers 
  • Printers, scanners, fax machines 
  • Small household electronics (toasters, kettles, hairdryers, etc.) 
  • Whiteware (fridges, freezers, washing machines) 
  • Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes 
  • Batteries (unless a separate recycling point is provided) 
  • Large appliances and power tools 

FAQs

Funding from the Ministry for the Environment has been placed into our Waste Minimisation Fund. This, not general rates, is used to fund waste minimisation initiatives throughout our district. 

Learn more about the Waste Minimisation Fund

E-waste contains valuable materials like metals that can be recovered and reused, as well as hazardous substances that should not go to landfill. Recycling helps protect the environment and conserves resources.

Yes. Please delete or wipe all personal data from computers, phones, and other storage devices before drop-off. The transfer station is not responsible for data security.

No, this event is for only households.
E-waste is collected and sent to an approved recycler where materials like metals, plastics, and glass are recovered, and hazardous components are safely handled.

Last updated 13 April 2026, 10:42 am

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