E-Waste We Recycle
Urban Miners run an environmentally sound e-waste recycling service in Waipā 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.
E-Waste Fees
Responsible recycling of e-waste carries a financial cost. Our fees cover processing, freight, insurance, and compliance costs.
We keep our fees simple:
$5 for small electronics
$10 for larger electronics
$15 for printers & scanners
$55 for CRT TVs
Household batteries, car batteries, wiring and cabling are free of charge.
How it works:
We use a simple sizing template (40cm x 20cm).
If your item fits through, it’s charged at the Small Electronics rate.
If it doesn’t, it’s charged at the Large Electronics rate.
Urban Miners holds a monthly E-waste collection Cambridge where you can drop-off your e-waste.
Te Awamutu Drop Off
What: E-waste recycling
Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday to Sunday: 10am to 3pm
Where: Te Awamutu Resource Recovery Centre, 8 Daphne Street, Te Awamutu.
Cambridge Collections
What: E-waste collection events
When: 3rd Sunday every month 9–11am
Where: Cambridge High School, 25 Swayne Road, Cambridge
Except public holidays, Christmas and New Year
Free Battery Recycling
What: Recycling household batteries
When: Permanent battery drop-off stands
Where: Cambridge Mitre 10 and Te Awamutu Pak N’ Save
Urban Miners provides E-waste collection and recycling services for Waipā businesses – large and small – that are looking to recycle their e-waste responsibly. A full list of e-waste items we accept and fees are here.
We also offer a Community Partnership opportunity, giving local businesses a practical way to support e-waste recovery across Waipā while making it easier to manage their own unwanted electronics.
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Urban Miners would like to thank our principal sponsors Waipā District Council Waste Minimisation Fund, Cambridge Community Board, Te Awamutu Community Board, and Waipā District Council for their support. We are also grateful for the support of our other sponsors as shown below.
