Dispose of Your Unwanted Electronic Waste - eDay is Here

Tuesday 2 November 2010

 eDay is a simple, free and effective way to recycle old computer equipment, game consoles, digital cameras and mobile phones in an environmentally sound way. Recycling electronic waste (e-waste) enables the recovery and reuse of valuable resources and ensures toxic materials are not buried in our landfills – so it’s better for our environment. eDay is open to households, schools and small businesses (less than five people).  

This year, eDay is taking place on Saturday 6 November between 9.00am – 3.00pm at two sites around the Nelson-Tasman region. The sites are:

• ENZA, 484 Nayland Road, Stoke (Turners & Growers entrance opposite Echodale Place)
• K & F McLean, 88 Hursthouse St, Lower Moutere

Items that will be accepted on the day include:

• Computer hardware;
• monitors;
• computer speakers;
• scanners;
• keyboards;
• mice;
• printers & cartridges;
• game consoles;
• laptops;
• mobile phones;
• networking equipment;
• overhead projectors; and
• desktop photocopiers

Items that will not be accepted on the day include:

• TVs; DVDs; videos;
• software;
• radios;
• stereos;
• film cameras;
• landline phones;
• toasters; kettles and all other electrical equipment

If you would be interested in volunteering for eDay and getting involved in a fun community event, please contact Mary Curnow on 03 545 9176 ext 3 or via email marycurnow@nec.org.nz  For more information about eDay, check out www.eday.org.nz 

Larger businesses wishing to dispose of large amounts of e-waste as part of the event are asked to contact the eDay Coordinator, Mary Curnow in advance.’