nz where to recycle guide
You can donate or give away in the following ways...
| Baby Gear: |
OHbaby! has recently started the BUNDLE OF LOVE scheme, and they are asking mums to donate their pre-loved and new baby gear they no longer use (in good condition) to kiwi mum's and mums-to-be in need. |
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In Wellington, baby gear can also be donated to:
The House of Grace Trust
Ph 04 920 5667 |
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| Business Waste Products: |
The Waste Exchange is a web site where you can list your surplus business waste or waste "wanted".
Great for recycling if you need bulk bubble wrap, packaging materials etc.
www.nothrow.co.nz. |
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| EcoBulbs |
Still finding out what to do with these.
They contain mercury and shouldn't be thrown in your household rubbish |
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| Clothing (Business Wear) Donations: |
Dress for Success - a non-profit organisation that helps low-income women with appropriate dress for interviews and employment. |
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| Old Towels /Blankets: |
Try your nearest Women's Refuge, Salvation Army (who also run night shelters and a refuge in Christchurch) or the SPCA. |
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| Household Goods: |
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| Sell |
To sell goods, list on Trade Me. |
Giveaway |
For goods you just want to pass onto a new home.
www.freecycle.org |
Donate |
If it's too good to throw out, phone your nearest Salvation Army Family Store (they will collect) |
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| Old computers: |
Computer recycling: (Zero Waste for further info)
or visit the E-Day web site.
Auckland - The Ark (take old computers for refurbishment & reuse in schools/charities) Ph 09 272 2676
Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch - Dell Recycling
Rest of NZ -
Tauranga - Computer Recyclers NZ Ph 07 542 5523
Christchurch - EZY PC Ph 03 322 9358
(Phone numbers correct as at Nov 2006) |
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| Mobile Phone batteries: |
Cell phone batteries contain nickel and cadmium, so should not be disposed of via the landfill.
Visit the E-Day web site.
Both Telecom NZ and Vodafone offer a battery disposal service and sometimes offer credits against new phones. Just return it to Telecom or Vodafone or one of their authorised dealers.
For information on the safe disposal of other batteries, visit the Ministry for the Environment web site.
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| Smoke Alarms: |
Visit the National Radiation Laboratory web site for information. |
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| Paint: |
Visit the HazMobile web site for disposal of paint and any other hazardous wastes. |
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Used Printer Cartridges: |
Drop in box at Warehouse Stationery. |
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