For information about our in-house recycling see this recycling page.
Ecotech Services specialises in recycling virtually all electrical, electronics, and computer related items. We turn your e-waste into e-scrap and then into useful reusable material.
We cater for individuals dropping off a handful of items all the way through to the collection of large amounts from corporate customers.
We have a world class dismantling process where we break the items down into the various components and assemblies, especially metals, plastics, cables, and circuit boards. Some of it is passed on to local scrap metal processes, which helps out our local economy.
We are able to carry out any data destruction. There is no need to destroy equipment to achieve this and sometimes the destruction carried out by non-technical staff does not actually destroy the data.
What we offer
Items can be delivered to our premises for recycling. No booking is needed to drop items off to us. See our contact page for location and opening hours.
We also offer a collection service for the Christchurch area.
If your company is moving office we offer a premium corporate clean up service where all designated items are reused or recycled to minimise the environmental impact. This services is primarily for IT, electrical, and electronic equipment but can include furniture, stationary supplies and equipment, and any other items used in an industrial, commercial, or corporate office.
We do not purchase items unless they are high value items as part of a large consignment.
What it costs
There is usually a $5.00 handling fee. Some items have a cost, namely printers, monitors, and televisions. See our price list for costings.
What we recycle
We are able to accept virtually all e-waste including the following items.
AEDs (defibrillators) – As well as the AEDs themselves we also accept the pads and batteries for recycling.
Batteries – We can recycle most batteries (or cells) that are currently on the market.
Circuit boards – Circuit boards (PCBs, PCBA’s, or PWBAs) contain copper and often precious metals such as gold. We accept then in small or large quantities. They are processed, sorted into the different grades, stockpiled, and then exported.
Computer monitors – The two main types of computer monitors are the older CRT models and the newer LCD type. LCD monitors are the earlier square type (the same geometry as CRT’s) or the newer widescreen version. We are able to recycle LCD monitors only and the price varies depending on whether the units can be refurbished and on sold. There is little or no market for the the square LCD monitors so they are dismantled and recycled. Wide screen LCD monitors are the type that are in current use and there is a small demand for them as refurbished units.
Industrial equipment – All types accepted for reuse or recycling. There is generally a processing fee for these items.
IT equipment – We are able to recycle all IT equipment, including servers, switches, cabling, digital media, UPS’s etc. Collection from locations in the Christchurch city area may be free for large amounts and a payment may be made depending on the value of the items. Data security is achieved by destruction or formatting either on site or at our premises. The equipment is anonymised and then recycled, stripped for useful parts, or refurbished and on sold.
Microwave ovens – As with other types of electronic waste microwave ovens contain toxic materials. We accept all microwave ovens for recycling, and suitable units are refurbished and sold. Microwave ovens are predominantly ferrous metal and contain only a small number of assemblies making recycling a relatively easy option. We offer a microwave oven repair service in Christchurch, which is generally a better option from an economic and environmental perspective.
Mobile phones – Mobile phones of all types as well as all the accessories can be sent to us for recycling. Batteries are recycled by us and chargers will be recycled or refurbished for reuse.
Office equipment –All types accepted for reuse or recycling. There is generally a processing fee for these items.
Power tools – Both cordless and corded hand operated power tools are recycled or refurbished by Ecotech Services. We can also recycle larger items of electrical equipment.
Printers – Home and office printers can be sent to Ecotech for recycling.
Scientific equipment – All types accepted for reuse or recycling. There is generally a processing fee for these items.
Televisions – All types of televisions are accepted by Ecotech Services.
Wire and cable – We recycle all types of wire and cable in any quantity. Our collection services will make this convenient for your company.
What we do with it
We use a number of different e-cycling methods in order to maximise the environmental and economic benefits, including reuse after being repaired or refurbished. If possible, include all the accessories such as cables, power supplies etc to make reuse a more viable option.
A small portion of the collected equipment is kept for use by Ecotech Services, used for our in-house research, to supply props for the performing arts, or kept for posterity.
What we don’t recycle
At this stage we do not accept fibre optic cable, polychlorinated biphenyls, nanotechnology, or items that contain radioactive materials (e.g. ionising smoke detectors).
Due to huge changes in the international plastics recycling market we no longer accept video tapes (VHS and Beta), CD’s (music and data), and DVDs. Pre-recorded tapes can be offered to charity shops. We accept some audio tapes.
RECYCLING
Good for improving human rights
Good for the environment
Good for the economy
Good for your corporate image
Further information
- Recycling at the Ecotech Services knowledge base