Waste not accepted by Hazmobile

Commercial waste

Paint

Acrylic (water based) and enamel (solvent based) paints are not accepted by the Hazmobile.

Paint cans are not currently accepted by household kerbside recycling. However, household paint or water or oil-based paint and cans of any brand can be recycled at Resene Colourshops. Find out which stores accept paint for recycling and what exactly they do and don't accept here.

Note there is a small charge for cans other than Resene's own brands.

If there is only a small amount of paint in the can, the best way to dispose of it is to dry it out by mixing it with mulch, sawdust, sand or cat litter and exposing to air before disposing of cans in the household rubbish. Paint is not hazardous when it is dry. Only wet paint is hazardous. Once dry, paint can be disposed of in your normal rubbish.

Remember, Hazmobile does accept lead-based paint and marine anti fouling paint. The Hazmobile also accepts aerosol paint, thinners and turps.

E - Waste

This refers to electronic waste.  Below is information on computers and computer accessories such as monitors and printers, televisions,  mobile phones, whiteware and other electrical goods.

Computers and computer accessories:

• eCycle
  The RCN Group (RCN) and Community Recycling Network (CRN) with funding from the Ministry for the Environment offer e-Cycle, the first everyday consumer electronics recycling solution to all New Zealanders.
  
  The key features of this program are:

  • Environmentally friendly, responsible recycling
  • Zero waste to landfill Promoting on shore recycling in New Zealand
  • An everyday solution
  • Community involvement
  • Employment creation
  • A range of electronic materials can be dropped off at locations throughout New Zealand for refurbishment and reuse, or safe recycling in New Zealand.
  
  For more information go to http://www.e-cycle.co.nz/
  
  Corporate services are also available. For more information go to http://www.e-cycle.co.nz/corporate-services/
  
  
• Hewlett Packard (HP):
  Hewlett Packard recycles computer waste from HP branded products such as hardware and printer cartridges.
  
  For more information visit http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycling/product-recycling.html.
  
  
• Dell NZ:
  Dell NZ will pick up Dell-branded equipment from any location in New Zealand (metro, country and remote). You do not need to purchase any new Dell equipment to qualify for this program. Non-Dell products can be picked up and recycled for a small fee.
  
  For more information telephone 0800 440603 or visit www.dell.com.au/recycle.
  
  
• The Ark - refurbishment and reuse:
  The Ark recovers computers (and other computer related equipment), refurbishes them and sells them at low cost to schools, charitable organisations. Costs may apply depending on their age and quantity of material.
  
  For more information telephone (09)2722676 or email Sales@arknet.co.nz
  
  

• Televisions

  RCN (details above) accept televisions and consumer electronics for recycling, which it does for a small accost and as a not-for-profit aspect of their business. Alternatively, televisions and consumer electronics have to go to landfill via transfer stations or inorganic collections.
  
  As television changes to digital from 2012-2013, many people will need to dispose of their old TV’s. The Ministry for the Environment advises that disposal options will be developed to allow safe and environmentally friendly recycling of TV’s. If you need to dispose of a TV, look for a recognized disposal agent rather than sending your TV to landfill.

• Mobile Phones

  Send all your old mobile phones with batteries removed but in the envelope, freepost to the Starship Hospital's charity phone recycling appeal which you can read more about here.

  Starship Mobile Phone Recycling Appeal
  Private Bag 208005
  Highbrook
  Manukau 2161
  FreePost: 223107
  
  Website: www.starship.org.nz/phone

  Chargers are not accepted.

Printer ink cartridges (desk-jet and ink-jet):

• Hewlett Packard recycles printer cartridges from HP branded products For more information visit: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycling/product-recycling.html
  
  
• Other Companies
  Inkworks VOWProducts Phone 0800 080 4657 or go to http://www.inkworks.co.nz. The Toner Recycling Centre http://www.trconline.co.nz Or look in the yellow pages
  
  

• Whiteware

  All whiteware, of any brand, is accepted at Fisher and Paykel's Recycling Centre. They can also arrange pick up for a small cost. Click here for more information, or Phone 09 273 6866

Asbestos

Disposal of asbestos material is expensive and can only be done through a specialist contractor. See the Yellow Pages under Asbestos to find companies that deal with asbestos disposal.

Click here to read the Auckland Regional Public Health Service's information on this highly toxic material.

Boat and photographic flares

Boat and photographic flares should be taken to your local police station.

Guns, Ammunitions, Explosives

Guns and ammunition should be handed in to your local police station, or contact the Whenuapai Airbase Armoury on (09) 417 7000.

If you have explosive materials or devices, phone the police for further instructions on safely moving or disposing of them. Do not try to transport such items without first getting advice. Photographic or boat flares should also be taken to the local police station for safe disposal.

Agricultural chemicals

Auckland Council provides agricultural chemical and rural hazardous waste collections in the Auckland region twice each year. Look out for advertisements in your local paper to find out when they are coming to an area near you.

Pharmaceuticals, medicines, old syringes

These should be returned to your nearest pharmacy for disposal. 

Empty containers

They are not hazardous and can be recycled where possible or sent to the household rubbish.

Oil heaters

These are not accepted, but if the oil is drained, it will be accepted.

Non hazardous waste

They should be taken to a transfer station. You can find the address of your local transfer station by contacting your local council.

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Disclaimer:

Auckland Council supports the re-use and recycling of electronic waste in a way that minimises its impact on the environment. While the Auckland Council encourages recycling it does not endorse any particular company. This fact sheet is for information purposes only, we would also encourage you to research your own disposal options. For more information on electronic waste contact the Ministry for the Environment www.mfe.govt.nz.