E-Waste We Accept For Recycling
Urban Miners run an environmentally sound e-waste recycling service in Waipa in New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation run entirely by volunteers.
Urban Miners accept a wide range of electronic devices for recycling. There are per-item fees to ensure full and responsible recycling. The full list of e-waste items we accept and fees are here.
Computers &
Laptops
We recycle laptops and desktop computers. We can also take care of data erasureFees
| Desktop computer & servers | $2.00 |
| Laptops/tablets | $2.00 |
| Modems, switches, routers | $2.00 |
| UPS (Uninterrupted power supply) | $2.00 |
| Keyboards and docking stations | $5.00 |
| Laptop batteries | $5.00 / kg |
| Data destruction | $15 / drive |
| Mice | $2.00 |
TVs & LCD's &
Monitors
We can recycle your unwanted TVs and computer monitorsFees
| LCD computer monitors | $10.00 |
| CRT computer monitors | $25.00 |
| Flat panel TVs (LCD and Plasma) | $10.00 |
| CRT TVs | $40.00 |
Printers &
Photocopiers
We accept photocopiers, desktop printers, scanners, and fax machinesFees
| Small printers/scanners/copiers | $15.00 |
| (up to 36cm x 36cm x 36cm) | |
| Medium printers/scanners/copiers | $25.00 |
| (up to 46cm x 46cm x 46cm) | |
| Photocopiers | $40.00 |
| (up to 80cm x 80cm x 80cm) |
Household Appliances
Don’t throw away your household appliances! Send them to us for recyclingFees
| Small appliances (palm size) | $2.00 |
| Small appliances (kitchen, bathroom, | $5.00 |
| electric drills, tools etc) | |
| Heaters / fans | $5.00 |
| Microwave ovens | $5.00 |
| Vacuums | $10.00 |
Stereos/Gaming Consoles
We recycle radios and all stereo and gaming equipmentFees
| DVD & VCR players | $10.00 |
| Stereo systems & gaming consoles without DVDs | $10.00 |
| Stereo and computer speakers | $5.00 / unit |
Phones
We accept landline phones and mobile phones (all brands) for recyclingFees
| Cellphones | $5.00 |
| Landline phones | $5.00 |
Batteries
We collect all household batteries, including lithium batteries and car batteriesFees
Household batteries are priced by weight or you can buy a pre-paid label to attach to a container (500 mL or 1L) and return to us once full
| Household batteries (any voltage) | $5.00 / kg |
| Laptop batteries | $5.00 / kg |
| Battery label (1L) | $10.00 |
| Battery label (500 mL) | $5.00 |
| Car batteries | Free |
Wiring & Cabling
Send your old cables and wiring to us. Most of the components can be reusedFees
| All wiring and cabling | Free |
Our E-Waste Collections and Other Events
Urban Miners hold monthly E-waste collections in Te Awamutu and Cambridge where you can drop-off your e-waste. We also sell refurbished laptops, computers and cellphones at the monthly Cambridge Lions Market.
Te Awamutu Collection
What: Community E-waste collection
When: 1st Sunday every month 9–11am
Where: ASB Te Awamutu Sports Club car park,
420 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu
Except for public holidays, Christmas and New Year
Cambridge Collection
What: Community E-waste collection
When: 3rd Sunday every month 9–11am
Where: Cambridge High School, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge
Except for public holidays, Christmas and New Year
Cambridge Market
What: Sale of refurbished cellphones, laptops, computers and monitors
When: 2nd Sunday every month 8.30am to 1pm
Where: Memorial Park (Rugby grounds),
62 Taylor Street, Cambridge
Except for public holidays, Christmas and New Year
Latest News
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Sponsors
Urban Miners would like to thank our principal sponsors Waipa District Council Waste Minimisation Fund, Cambridge Community Board, Te Awamutu Community Board, and Waipa District Council for their support. We are also grateful for the support of our other sponsors as shown below.
