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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.

Computers &
Laptops

We recycle laptops and desktop computers. We can also take care of data erasure

Fees

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
Mice $2.00
   

TVs & LCD's &Monitors

We can recycle your unwanted TVs and computer monitors

Fees

LCD computer monitors $10.00
CRT computer monitors $28.00
Flat panel TVs (LCD and Plasma) $10.00
CRT TVs $55.00

Printers &
Photocopiers

We accept photocopiers, desktop printers, scanners, and fax machines

Fees

Small printers/scanners/copiers $18.00
(up to 36cm x 36cm x 36cm)  
Medium printers/scanners/copiers $28.00
(up to 46cm x 46cm x 46cm)  
Photocopiers $45.00
(up to 80cm x 80cm x 80cm)  

Household Appliances

Don’t throw away your household appliances! Send them to us for recycling

Fees

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 equipment

Fees

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 recycling

Fees

Cellphones $5.00
Landline phones $5.00

Batteries

We collect all household batteries, including lithium batteries and car batteries

Fees

Household batteries are recycled for free.

There are permanent recycling stations for all household batteries at the following venues:

Cambridge

Mitre 10 Mega Cambridge, 1 Oliver Street, Cambridge 3434

Te Awamutu

Te Awamutu Pak N’ Save, 670 Cambridge Road, Te Awamutu 3800

Wiring & Cabling

Send your old cables and wiring to us. Most of the components can be reused

Fees

All wiring and cabling Free

Computers & Laptops

We recycle laptops and desktop computers. We can also take care of data erasure.

TVs / Monitors

We can recycle your unwanted TVs and computer monitors.

Printers /
Photocopiers

We accept photocopiers, desktop printers, scanners, and fax machines.

Household Appliances

Don’t throw away your household appliances. Send them to us!

Stereos /
Gaming Consoles

We recycle radios and all stereo and gaming equipment.

Phones

We accept landline and mobile phones (all brands) for recycling.

Batteries

We collect household batteries, lithium batteries and car batteries.

Wiring / Cabling

Send your old cables and wiring to us. Most of the components can be reused.

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 Collections

What: E-waste collection events
When: 1st Sunday every month 9–11am
Where: ASB Te Awamutu Sports Club car park,
420 Albert Park Drive, Te Awamutu
Except public holidays, Christmas and New Year

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

Cambridge Market

What: Sale of refurbished cellphones, laptops, computers and monitors
When: 2nd Sunday every month 8.30am to 1pm
Where: Memorial Park, 62 Taylor Street, Cambridge
Please note this is NOT an e-waste collection event

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.

Please get in touch with your needs!

  021 168 4638
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Latest News

Urban Miners E-Waste Truck Ready for Action Thanks to Local Firm

March 10th, 2024|

Waipā e-waste recyclers Rotary Urban Miners can now collect and transport e-waste in a purpose-built truck thanks to local family-owned business C&R Developments. The truck was gifted to Urban Miners from the Waipā District Council

Sponsors

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.

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