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Electronic waste (e-waste) can seriously harm the environment, wildlife and human health when dumped in landfills. Landfilling e-waste is not a long term solution because it stores potentially toxic waste rather than allowing for recovery and reuse of valuable materials.
During an e-waste collection in 2007, 6,900 carloads across twelve regions in New Zealand dropped off 425 tonnes. 42 tonnes of this was collected in Hamilton.
In 2008 the service was even more popular with 90 tonnes of e-waste being diverted from landfill from over 900 cars in Hamilton alone. During the last collection in 2009 860 cars dropped off 71 tonnes of e-waste.
If you have e-waste that you want to dispose of responsibly please check out our Recycling and Reuse Guide. | 
