TechCollect is proudly supported by some of New Zealand’s leading technology companies including:
Who we are
TechCollect is New Zealand’s first free dedicated e-waste recycling service. Delivered to the community via the OfficeMax retail network, TechCollect provides the public with access to convenient, secure, responsible and free recycling of e-waste.
We are a not-for-profit service that is industry-funded by world-leading technology brands, many of whom are leaders in corporate social responsibility and global product stewardship. Some of our members include Dell, Epson, Canon, Microsoft, Toshiba and HP.
What we do
Operated by ANZRP, TechCollect partners with retail channels such as OfficeMax and waste management organisations like Croxley Recycling, to provide an e-waste collection service. This service is available free of charge to households and small businesses wishing to recycle their end of life and unwanted computers, computer accessories, cameras and printers.
TechCollect is committed to responsible recycling and only partners with organisations that meet stringent health, safety and environmental standards, ensuring at least 90% of commodities recovered are used as raw materials in the manufacture of new products.
What we take
We accept and recycle the following items:
- Personal and laptop computers and all cables
- Tablets, notebooks and palmtops
- Computer monitors and parts (e.g. internal hard drives and CD drives)
- Computer peripherals and accessories (e.g. mice, keyboards, web cameras, USBs and modems)
- Printers, faxes, scanners and multi-functional devices
- Cameras and video cameras
Where to take your e-waste
TechCollect has partnered with OfficeMax to provide a convenient and accessible place of collection. Find your nearest drop-off location below.
COVID-19 UPDATE: In accordance to New Zealand’s strict nationwide lockdown which prohibits anyone from leaving their homes except for essential supplies or a brief respite of exercise, all TechCollect drop-off points been have closed until further notice.
In these difficult times, TechCollect and collection partner OfficeMax are committed to the safety of our communities and all front line staff. In the interim, we suggest safely storing your e-waste until the nationwide lockdown is removed.
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Kia kaha.
OfficeMax Auckland
Manukau
5 Ronwood Avenue
Phone (09) 263 4661
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturdays: 9.30am-1.30pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Auckland
Mt. Eden
32 Normanby Road
Phone (09) 638 7102
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Saturdays: 9.30am-1.30pm
Sundays & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Christchurch
Sockburn
455 Blenheim Road
Phone (03) 348 0405
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Dunedin
89 Great King Street
Phone (03) 474 2976
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Hamilton
Cnr Victoria & Princes Streets
Phone (07) 838 8612
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Hastings
Cnr King & St Aubyn Streets
Phone (06) 878 6016
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Invercargill
109 Yarrow Street
Phone (03) 214 7257
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Nelson
Cnr Rutherford Street & Selwyn Place
Phone (03) 548 4927
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax New Plymouth
173 Courtenay Street
Phone (06) 757 3788
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Rotorua
1135 Fenton Street
Phone (07) 349 5976
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Tauranga
63 Second Avenue
Phone (07) 577 5474
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Wellington
62 Victoria Street
Phone (04) 472 2160
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
OfficeMax Whangarei
21 Okara Drive
Phone (09) 438 5657
Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 8am-5pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: closed
Safety and Environment
TechCollect is committed to recycling e-waste responsibly
TechCollect is dedicated to setting the highest standard for responsible recycling. Our focus is equally on:
- keeping e-waste out of landfill
- using recycling methods that are both environmentally friendly and protect the health and safety of workers.
How is TechCollect keeping e-waste out of landfill and recycling responsibly?
Your e-waste goes to one of our recyclers, who operate to sound environmental and workplace health & safety standards, and ensure at least 90% of the commodities recovered from the e-waste we collect and dismantle are used as raw materials in the manufacture of new products.
Delete your data
Your data is your responsibility. Before you drop off your computer hard drive or external storage unit such as a USB drive to TechCollect, protect your personal information by securely and permanently wiping the data on your device first.
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