Whether you're a resident wondering where your council stands, a teacher looking for classroom resources, or a school wanting to run a collection drive — this is the place to start.
Check whether your council has partnered with TechCollect NZ — and if not, find out how to ask them to. Free drop-off is available nationwide at Noel Leeming and The Warehouse.
️Learn how partnering with TechCollect NZ delivers a free, certified e-waste service for your ratepayers, with no cost to the council and full compliance with product stewardship regulations.
Access free classroom resources — lesson plans, posters, and activities aligned with the NZ curriculum. Covering e-waste, the circular economy, and responsible technology use.
Organise a school e-waste collection with support from TechCollect NZ. We'll help with materials, logistics, and an impact report your school can share with your community.
TechCollect NZ partners with local councils to expand access to free e-waste drop-off in their communities. Select your council below to see its current status.
Select your territorial authority from the list below.
Your council has partnered with TechCollect NZ. Residents can access free e-waste drop-off at participating collection points in your area. Use the locator to find your nearest drop-off site.
Find Drop-Off Near MeYour council hasn't partnered with TechCollect NZ yet. You can still drop off e-waste for free at any Noel Leeming or The Warehouse nationwide — but asking your council to partner means even more local options for your community.
Here's a ready-to-send email you can copy and send to your council's waste team or councillors:
Partnership status as at May 2025. For council officers: learn more about partnering with TechCollect NZ.
TechCollect NZ is New Zealand's only nationally coordinated, not-for-profit e-waste scheme. Our council partnerships extend free, certified e-waste collection to communities across Aotearoa.
Every year, New Zealand generates thousands of tonnes of e-waste. Teaching young people what it is, where it goes, and why it matters is one of the most powerful things we can do for the long-term health of our environment.
TechCollect NZ provides free classroom resources for New Zealand teachers and students, aligned with the NZ curriculum. All materials are free to download and use.
Browse ResourcesAll resources are free to download and use in New Zealand classrooms.
Ready-to-use classroom activities on e-waste, the circular economy, and responsible technology use. Aligned with NZ curriculum.
Downloadable classroom posters explaining what e-waste is, why it matters, and what students can do about it.
Organise a school e-waste collection drive. TechCollect NZ can support your school with materials, logistics, and impact reporting.
An interactive resource exploring the materials inside everyday electronics — and why recovering them matters for the environment.