Spotlight on TechCollect NZ Partner: Recycling Group Limited

The success of the TechCollect NZ pilot programme depends on working with reliable partners who meet stringent health, safety, and environmental standards. The Recycling Group Limited (RGL) is a critical partner and major supporter of TechCollect NZ's mission.

Wayne Grieve, RGL's General Manager: "Our service offerings centre around providing quality, auditable and transparent end-of-life solutions for our customers. RGL's services are supported by ISO accreditations and are available nationwide with facilities in both Auckland and Christchurch."

RGL has been working with TechCollect NZ since the pilot programme first launched in 2018. Grieve explains what happens to collected e-waste: "First and foremost, all e-waste items are documented. From there all e-waste enters a dismantling process specifically developed for each e-waste type."

"Most of the materials recovered from e-waste can be fully processed in New Zealand with a couple of exceptions, including plastics and circuit boards. All plastics recovered are sorted and granulated by polymer type, then sold to a broker so they can re-enter global manufacturing processes and be reused to make new products."

Committed to quality, transparency, and industry best practice, RGL holds certification to ISO standards 9001 (Quality management) and 14001 (Environmental management systems).

Grieve concluded: "More needs to be done across the nation. I believe the key to achieving successful recycling outcomes in New Zealand requires an equal focus on education and investment in infrastructure to support the recycling sector."

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