Electronic Waste Recycling

The Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre will take obsolete and broken computers or electronic appliances away for recycling. There is a small fee for each item to help cover the costs of labour, freight, the use of dismantling equipment, and other logistical costs.

Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre, 6 Vivian Place, Tahunanui, Nelson, 7011

This service is part of a the national e-Cycle project which is a partnership between recycling company RCN and the Community Recycling Network, with support from the government's Waste Minimalisation Fund, Tasman District Council, Nelson City Council and Nelmac.

For more information about this service visit the e-Cycle Project website

Electronic Waste That Can Be Recycled 

The following is a list of waste currently accepted by the e-Cycle Project. If you have a large quantities of electronic waste, or have any queries about specific items please phone Murray Simms at the Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre on 03 548 5603.

Computers

  • Desktops
  • Laptops
  • Monitors
  • Motherboards
  • Internal cards
  • External devices
  • Cables
  • Keyboards
  • Mice

Monitors & TVs

  • Televisions
  • CRT monitors
  • LCD monitors
  • Rear projection TVs
  • DVD & Video Players

Computers parts

  • Computer cases
  • Modems
  • Sound cards
  • Video cards
  • Power supplies
  • Hard drives
  • Internal cables
  • CD / DVD Drives
  • All internal parts

All electrical cables

  • Power cables
  • Network cables
  • Data cables

Photocopiers & Printers

  • Home copiers
  • Office copiers
  • All-in-one units
  • Printers
  • Inkjet
  • Laser
  • Toners
  • Drums

Consumer Electronics

  • Stereos
  • Video players
  • DVD Players;
  • Game Consoles
  • Alarm Clocks
  • MP3 Players

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Charges for Recycling 

The following price list was current at October 2011, and should only be used as a guide - charges are subject to change.

Phone the Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre for the latest pricing: 03 548 5603.

Monitors & Televisions
CRT computer monitors $25
LCD monitors $7.50

CRT TVs

  
Up to 14" $25
14-21" $30
21-32" $35
32"+ $50
LCD TVs & Plasma TVs $30

PCs
Desktops $7.50
Laptops $7.50
Office servers $7.50

Network Equipment
Hubs, Switches & Routers $6
Patch Panels & modems $6

Printers
Desktop printers $11.50
Scanners $11.50
Photocopier – small-medium $46
Photocopier – large $69

Others
Cellphones Free
UPS $11.50
Laptop batteries (separate) Free
Fax Machines $11.50
Copier toner $5 per kg

Consumer Electronics
DVD Players $7.50
VCRs $7.50
Stereo Systems / Radios $10

Whiteware
Microwaves $11.50

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Information About Electronic Waste 

Electronic waste (known as e-waste) is the fastest growing type of waste in the world (estimated at 80,000 tonnes per year in NZ) and is more toxic than normal household rubbish.

Electronic devices are a complex mixture of several hundred materials. Some are valuable, e.g. gold, silver, platinum and palladium, which occur in the circuit boards of desktop computers. However, many devices such as TVs and CRT monitors contain toxic heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium and beryllium, and hazardous chemicals such as brominated flame retardants (BFRs). Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic is also frequently used. Generally, the older the equipment, the more toxic material it contains.

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