RCN e-Cycle | Recycling Your Electronics |

WELCOME TO E-CYCLE

E-Cycle Limited is a New Zealand owned and operated company. We provide responsible, environmentally friendly recycling of end of life electronic products or electronic waste (e-waste), which includes almost anything with a plug or batteries. We also offer polystyrene and packaging material recycling solutions.

Our key objective is to protect the environment. We do this by diverting products, components and materials from landfill. Once products are dismantled and separated into component or material categories in our recycling plants, they are sent to reputable local and international specialist recyclers for conversion back into raw materials or for re-use in new products. Our solution includes precious metal recovery and safe management of hazardous substances.

We are also committed to data integrity. We offer software-based data erasure, with certificates. This is suitable for hard drives, storage devices, tablets and cell phones. We also offer physical destruction via a large industrial shredder in our Auckland facility.

We have 30 + partner drop off sites across New Zealand to receive products from businesses and the community for recycling. These products are consolidated and then transported to our recycling facilities in Auckland, Palmerston North and Christchurch. This allows us to minimise freight costs and carbon footprint across the country. Contact us for your nearest drop off site.

Unlike many other developed countries, the e-waste industry is not yet regulated in New Zealand and there is no enforced product stewardship yet. We hope this will change in the near future. We only work with responsible downstream recyclers and we comply with the Basel and Stockholm Conventions, which regulate the export of hazardous waste.

E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

WE PROVIDE A TOTAL E-WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION

Collections, deliveries and drop offs of e-waste at our national sites
E-waste crates and bins can be provided for filling on your site
Dismantling of products and separation into component and material form
Data erasure with certificates or data destruction and device destruction
Recycling certificates and weight, volume, asset number or serial number reporting
Recycling of polystyrene, plastic foam, cardboard and shrink wrap

Products we recycle

Computers, servers, laptops and tablets
CRT and flat panel TVs and monitors
Photocopiers, printers, fax machines and scanners
Toner and ink cartridges
DVD/VCR machines, stereos, speakers, gaming consoles
Washing machines, dryers and microwaves
Fridges and freezers
Switches, modems and UPS units
Keyboards, mice and cables
Landline phones, mobile phones, chargers, adapters and accessories
Cameras and navigation devices

Others upon request ~

Packaging material – polystyrene, plastic foam, cardboard and shrink wrap

Please contact us if you would like to know more and get started

We do recycle some products at no charge/free to customers. These usually include, computers, servers, mobile phones and UPs units as we can generate some monetary value out of the materials recovered. We have to charge to recycle other items such as TVs, photocopiers, printers and other miscellaneous items, to ensure the dismantled materials are responsibly recycled locally and internationally.

There are also significant logistics costs incurred, including freight, receiving, recording, handling and storage. We have also invested in buildings, people and machinery.

We offer collections of products from customers. Please see the Collection Request form, where you can enter your collection requirements. We will respond by email or phone to discuss your requirements and confirm a quote.

ASSET RECOVERY

Suitable for used, working IT equipment which is due to be replaced or upgraded and may require secure destruction or still have a ‘second life’.

Our service includes ~

Collections from your site or receipt of consignments into our national facilities
Data wiping with certificates or data destruction if required
Removal of asset tags or business identifiers
Refurbishment of items or dismantling and recycling
Market related prices paid back to customers for re-saleable equipment (if this option is selected)
Asset number or serial number reporting
Refurbished items are sold to local wholesalers, exported or donated locally

Polystyrene Recycling

We provide a closed loop polystyrene recycling solution for the mid and lower North Island, at our warehouse in Palmerston North. In association with the Palmerston North City Council this solution is offered to Palmerston North residents who can drop off household polystyrene at the Ferguson Street Recycling Centre . The solution is also available to Councils, waste and recycling companies, retailers and companies who can drop off large loads of polystyrene in bulk bags. E-Cycle also offers collections to businesses in Palmerston North for up to three cubic metres per collection.

We can accept clean, dry, white and coloured polystyrene which is not contaminated by dirt, glue, metal or any liquid and must have tape and cardboard removed from it.

When we perform the recycling process, the polystyrene is fed into the machine, it is broken down and shredded and then heated to produce a paste which is fed out of the machine, cools and hardens to form an ingot. The size of the polystyrene decreases by 90% through the recycling process.

The ingots are consolidated in a container and exported to Malaysia where they are heated, extruded and converted into raw material pellets. These pellets are used to manufacture picture and mirror frames for a global market.

SOLUTIONS

We provide customised solutions to the following customer segments:

Manufacturers and distributors of electronic products and components
Corporates, medium and small businesses
Councils and Community Groups providing recycling solutions for consumers
Retailers
Schools and Universities
Sub-contracting services for staffing and operating recycling centres
Sub-contracting services for local and off shore

For further information on solutions that best suit your needs or enquiries, please contact us

Solutions for manufacturers and distributors of electronic products & components

In order to meet green market demands and operate more sustainable businesses, some environmentally friendly manufacturers and New Zealand based distributors take responsibility for the recycling of their brand’s products and packaging at the end of their lives. These are voluntary product stewardship schemes, funded by these environmentally responsible manufacturers. They contract E-Cycle to collect and recycle their products across New Zealand.

Solutions for corporates, medium and small businesses

Whether you are upgrading your IT equipment and want to get rid of your old gear, need some operational or storage space back or are moving office or doing a tidy up – you can achieve this and minimise your waste. Contact us to discuss your needs and we will offer a proposal that meets your budget, including dropping off crates for filling and collections in most regions. We will take some items at no charge and may even pay your back for used, working equipment that may still have a second life. We will also protect and erase or destruct your intellectual property media or devices.

Solutions for councils & community groups providing solutions for consumers

E-Cycle partners with 30 councils and/or community groups across different regions in New Zealand to offer convenient drop off sites for small business and household e-waste. These organisations are prioritising the environment, which fits with their waste minimisation plans. They are also creating employment opportunities, growing the local economy and supporting their communities. There are some charges to drop off e-waste at these sites as all the products and materials have to be received, recorded, stored, transported and recycled. Some sites offer collections. Please contact us to find out if there is a drop off site near to you.

Solutions for retailers

E-Cycle offers reverse logistics and recycling services to retailers. We can receive or collect all unsaleable, damaged, faulty or excess products and materials for recycling. We can also work with retailers or their vendors and distributors on ‘take back’ or ‘trade in’ campaign or programmes at store level.

CONTACT

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