To dispose of old computer and electronics like TVs can be a complicated process. Storing old devices can clutter your space and make it hard to move around. 

Upgrading to new electronics can lead to an untidy space if outdated devices are not cleared out. 

The lack of storage space to store necessary items due to buying new technology can have a negative impact on an individual’s space. For example, storing outdated computers and electronics in a corner of a room can collect dust, become a clutter and cause a hazard, such as cords laying around that may cause someone to trip. 

Using a inorganic rubbish collector is beneficial because they come directly to your property or office to collect your old computers and electronics. This saves you time to focus and prioritize your scheduled tasks for the day while leaving your space tidy. 

Why can’t you dispose of e-waste in regular bins?

It is not recommended to dispose of old computer in regular recycling bins because it needs special handling. As a result, outdated devices often pile up in your storage, cluttering or wasting valuable storage space.

What makes disposal more complicated?

• Time and Effort: Clearing out old devices can require significant time to organize and prepare for disposal.

• Second-Hand Items: Many people hesitate purchasing second hand computers or other devices due to products reliability and quality concern. These concerns are fair because people are uncertain about how well the computer or electronic device was maintained or if they had hidden defects. 

How to dispose of old computer and electrical devices?

Disposing e-waste such as old computers and other electrical devices can be challenging due to concerns in environmental impact and proper ways of disposal.

What are the best options for disposing of e-waste?

Option 1 – Selling 

If your computer or electronic device is still in good working condition, selling is a great way of passing them down. Here are some options for whom you can sell to: 

• Friends and family – Offer your devices to people close to you that might need them and help them to cut costs on buying brand new.
• Online Marketplaces –  such as Facebook, TradeMe or eBay 
• Refurbishing company or local repair shop – Some shops buy old devices to repair and resell it again

Option 2 – Donating

Donating is another great option to clear out your space. Some organisations will gladly accept used computers or electronic devices. These are some options to donate to: 

• Non-profits 
• Community centres 
• Schools and educational institutions 

By donating, this helps to reduce clutter and support other social causes in need. It is best to check with the organisation about their policies. 

If you live in Auckland and are on the hunt for donating devices, check out:

• Cash Converters as they accept computers and laptops and other electronic devices.
• Recycle a Device is another great organisation to donate to, however, keep in mind that they only accept laptops, not phones or tablets. 
• Also, Zeal is also another great option to donate to as their organisation accepts donated laptops for young people. 

Option 3 – Recycling 

Recycling old computers and electronic devices by salvaging their parts like processors, memory and circuit boards which helps reduce e-waste and recovers valuable materials for reuse. 

To know more recycling options and find places that accept e-waste, visit Auckland Council website for detailed information.

How 0800 Dump Me Can Help You?

If you are in Auckland and are unsure how to effectively dispose of devices, 0800 Dump Me can come and collect it for you as part of our rubbish removal service. 

We collect TV’s, computers, phones and DVD players, ensuring proper and responsible disposal.

Give us a call on 0800 514-514.  

Step 1:  Collect Your Electronics

First things first, gather all your old electronics/E Waste  This includes things like broken TVs, outdated computers & laptops, broken gaming consoles, and any other electronic devices cluttering your house or garage.

Step 2: Check for Reuse or Recycling Options

Before disposing of your electronics , consider whether any of  these items can be reused or recycled. Alternatively, many electronic stores and manufacturers offer recycling programs where you can drop off your old device.

Step 3: Prepare Your Electronics for Recycling

Before recycling or disposing of your gadgets and E waste, make sure to remove any personal data. Clean your devices, delete or perform a factory reset if applicable. This is to ensure your privacy is protected.

Step 4: Drop Off Your Electronics

Once everything is ready, take your electronics to recycling places or drop-off points. Some councils in Auckland have designated e-waste collection centers  or permanent drop-off facilities. Check with your local council for details on where and when you can drop off your electronics. https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rubbish-recycling/Pages/default.aspx
If you don’t have access to drop-off facilities or want to save time, we can handle the disposal of your gadgets. At 0800 Dump Me, we manage the disposal of your E waste  or electronics, along with  any junk like  household waste, garden waste ,office junk, renovation waste . With our rubbish removal service we will  recycle as much as possible. Call us today at 0800 386 763 or email us at info@0800dumpme.co.nz for a free quote.

However, disposing of electronics and hazardous waste in kerbside bins is dangerous and must not be done.

Why can’t you put your electronic waste and hazardous waste in kerbside bins?

1. Dangerous for the rubbish trucks

Many people don’t realize that everything that is in your kerbside bin gets crushed or compacted once in some rubbish trucks to produce more space on the truck for more rubbish to be collected before it is taken to the dump.

Therefore, if you place electronic waste or hazardous waste into your bin, and it is compacted in the truck, the hazardous waste liquid, which is flammable, can burst open and go everywhere in the back of the truck.

Electronic waste also becomes dangerous when the compression in the truck rips the wires and opens the electronics.

Both electronic and other hazardous waste once compressed can cause a fire in the truck.

That’s why these items should never be put in your kerbside bin collection.

1. Hazardous waste can cause a tip fire

You are probably thinking that you have never seen a rubbish truck on fire, so this must not happen often, therefore you don’t have to worry about it.

Although, just because it doesn’t happen often in the trucks, it doesn’t mean a fire can’t start when the waste is dumped at the tips. There have been many occasions where a fire has started because hazardous waste was placed in a kerbside bin, been brought back to the tip, dumped and a fire has started due to people not disposing hazardous waste in the proper manner.

Remember everything you put in your kerbside bin ends up at a tip and any hazardous waste or electronic waste you put in, can lead to a fire.

Dumps prevent fires by separating hazardous waste from the other rubbish and its our responsibility as a customer to do the same.

1. Recycling helps keep the waste down / build new items

Taking your electronic waste to specific recycling stores helps in many ways.

Electronics can have wiring, metal and other good materials that can be recycled and reused for other items that are being produced. Therefore, instead of most of the old electronics going into landfill, the parts can be reused.

If everyone brought their electronics to a recycling place, there would be less waste, less fires, it would help us all be more environmentally friendly and we could use the resources we already have to our advantage.

What is electronic hazardous waste?

Electronic waste is anything that is electrical. Some examples of electronic waste are laptops, computers, printers, hair dryers, heaters, fans, vacuums, toasters, blenders and kettles.

What are types of other hazardous waste?

Old chemicals, poisons, oils, adhesives and paints are the main types of hazardous waste that are usually sitting around residential homes.

Hazardous waste can be spotted by looking at the can or bottle of the product and if you spot phrases such as “dangerous,” “warning,” “caution,” “poison,” or “do not dispose in household rubbish,” then your item is hazardous.

These hazardous items must not be placed into general household waste bins and instead be disposed and dropped off to the correct hazardous waste companies, where they will be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly way.

These other hazardous waste items are also known to burst causing fires and other problems.

What can I do with my hazardous waste?

If you are looking for a way to dispose of your hazardous waste and electrical waste in an environmentally friendly way, contact us. We will let you know if we can come, pick up and dispose of all your hazardous waste for you.

If there are some hazardous waste items we do not take, we will try to help you find a place that does.

What companies take electronic waste?

We can also come and collect your electronic waste for you.

We do not accept drop offs, therefore, if you would like to drop off your items go here or to www.computerrecycling.co.nz. 

For an estimate quote go here.