Noel Leeming expands its e-waste programme to Blenheim

If you are looking for a responsible way to dispose of your e-waste, Noel Leeming Blenheim is the place to go, with the retailer expanding its e-waste recycling programme to the community in partnership with TechCollect NZ.

The programme, which was first trialled in early 2021, offers Kiwis a free e-waste collection point in their local communities, aiming to divert significant amounts of e-waste from landfills. E-waste is electronic equipment that is unwanted or has reached the end of its life.

Since the programme was introduced, over 158 tonnes of e-waste has been collected and recycled. Noel Leeming Blenheim store manager Johnathan Cappie is pleased to be able to offer this service to the local community.

“It’s exciting to have this free service available in our Noel Leeming store so e-waste is recycled, rather than ending up in landfill. We are proud to be offering this to our local community and want to help our customers do the right thing with their electronics when the items have reached end-of-life.”

The Warehouse Group Sustainability Partner Yi You says: “E-waste is increasing at a rate three times faster than municipal waste streams, with the average Kiwi generating more than 21kg of e-waste each year. We are pleased to be expanding the programme in Blenheim.”

Computers, laptops and tablets, computer monitors (CRT and flat screen), cables, projectors, desktop printers, copiers, scanners, multifunction printers, computer peripherals, cameras and video cameras can now be recycled in 27 Noel Leeming and 5 Warehouse Stationery stores nationwide. Customers are responsible for clearing personal data from any devices before they bring them into store. Excluded items include TVs, white goods, loose batteries, toner, ink cartridges and non-ICT equipment. Mobile phones and accessories can be recycled through Noel Leeming’s partnership with Re: Mobile which is available at all stores across New Zealand.