Community Recycling Since 2016

E-Waste Drop-Off

Electronic waste contains valuable metals that can be recovered. We strip down devices and send components to specialised processors instead of landfill.

🔋 Remove your data first! We can’t guarantee data destruction. Remove hard drives, memory cards, and personal files before bringing devices to us.

What We Accept

💻

Computers & Laptops

Desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and related accessories. Remove personal data first.

Examples:

Desktop PCs, laptops, tablets, keyboards, mice, monitors, printers

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Mobile Devices

Phones, tablets, smartwatches, and their accessories. Don’t forget chargers and cases.

Examples:

Smartphones, old mobile phones, tablets, smartwatches, chargers, cases

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TVs & Entertainment

Televisions, stereos, gaming consoles, and entertainment equipment. CRT TVs accepted too.

Examples:

Flat screen TVs, old CRT TVs, gaming consoles, stereo systems, DVD players

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Home Appliances

Small electrical appliances and kitchen gadgets. Must be household size, not commercial equipment.

Examples:

Microwaves, toasters, kettles, vacuum cleaners, hair dryers, small heaters

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Cables & Components

All types of cables, circuit boards, and electronic components. Good copper recovery from cables.

Examples:

Power cables, USB cables, circuit boards, electronic components, adapters

How to Prepare Your E-Waste

Follow these steps to protect your privacy and help us process devices safely

Number 1 reason it comes in

Remove Personal Data

Delete files, factory reset devices, or remove hard drives. We can't guarantee data destruction.

Number 2 reason We Sort By Hand

Remove Batteries

Take out batteries where possible. They go to separate processing and can be dangerous if damaged.

Number 3 reason it gets new life

Include Accessories

Bring cables, chargers, and accessories. All electronic components have recovery value.

Resource Recovery Devonport number 4

No Damage Needed

Don't take devices apart yourself. We have proper tools and training for safe disassembly.

What It Costs

Pricing based on item type and processing complexity. Bring cash or card.

Item Type

Quantity

Price

Electronic Waste
(Computers, phones, TVs, appliances)

Per item

$8 – $30

Household Batteries
(AA, AAA, rechargeable batteries)

Per kg

$7.00

What It Costs

Pricing based on item type and processing complexity. Bring cash or card.

Item TypeQuantityPrice
Electronic Waste
(Computers, phones, TVs, appliances)
Per item$8 – $30
Household Batteries
(AA, AAA, rechargeable batteries)
Per kg$7.00
   

Office or Business Cleanout?

Multiple computers, old equipment, or bulk e-waste? We’ll drop a skip at your place and collect it when you’re done. Same proper processing, but we come to you.

Learn about skip hire →

What We Can’t Accept

These items need specialized handling or contain hazardous materials:

❌  Car batteries

❌  Fluorescent lights

❌ Large whiteware

❌ Commercial equipment

❌ Medical devices

❌ Smoke detectors

❌ UPS batteries

❌ Industrial electronics

Environmental Impact

E-waste contains valuable metals like gold, silver, and copper, plus toxic materials that shouldn’t reach landfill. Proper processing recovers the good stuff and safely handles the bad.

2

tonnes processed annually

100%

sent to certified processors

0

devices to landfill

Your old electronics get stripped down by specialists who recover metals for new products and safely dispose of toxic components.

Questions About E-Waste?

Not sure if we can take your electronic device? Give us a call and we’ll sort it out.

09 445 3830

27 Lake Road, Devonport • Open 7 days