E-Waste (Electronic Goods)
Council operates an E-Waste facility for the collection of unwanted electronic goods. This is located at the Hazardous Waste Centre on the Wither Road Extension at the western end of Wither Road.
The facility will accept electronic items, which are then sent on to suitable recycling companies for processing. These companies will recover, reuse or recycle electronic components, metals and plastics from the collected items.
There are costs associated with the collection, transportation and processing of electronic equipment. To recover these costs, the following charges will apply to electronic items dropped off at the E-Waste facility.
E-Waste fees (GST inclusive)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Desktop | $5 |
| TV | $15 |
| CRT Monitor | $10 |
| Laptop | $5 |
| LCD Screen | $10 |
| Printers | $5 |
| Videos | $5 |
| Microwaves | $5 |
| Fax | $5 |
| Scanner | $5 |
| Other items eg; photocopiers | $5 |
Opening hours
Day | Time (open) |
|---|---|
Monday to Friday | 8.00 am to 4.30 pm |
Saturday and Sunday | 10.00 am to 4.00 pm* |
| Public Holidays | Hours as above except closed - Christmas Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day (until 1.00 pm) |
*Extended weekend hours Last Monday before Christmas until Sunday after Waitangi Day 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
