Echo deliver a free and sustainable way to dispose of electronic waste!

Dispose of your unwanted electronic products and tech at this cost-free drive-through!

It's easy, free to donate and staff will unload your old electronics for recycling. Donors will receive a $100 eVoucher to spend at samsung.com.*

This event will be held in Car Park H of North Harbour Stadium, Albany.

Important: Dropping of e-waste is only on the event day. E-waste cannot be dropped off prior to or after the event at this site.

*Conditions apply

FAQs

The Echo E-waste Recycling Day is happening in Car Park H at North Harbour Stadium. Located at Stadium Drive, Albany. Get directions using Google Maps.

The event will run from 9am - 3pm.

You can access the event via Car Park H. Volunteers and wayfinding signage will assist you with directions upon arriving at the venue. 

Yes. Unless specifically stated the event will take place rain, hail or shine. This is a cost-free, drive-through event so no need to worry about getting wet.

Auckland Stadiums and Tātaki Auckland Unlimited are committed to supporting Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to be a thriving, vibrant and sustainable region. To support this, we are aiming to achieve zero waste by 2040. Supporting recycling schemes like e-waste days is a way to reduce our waste to landfill, helping to support us on our journey towards achieving this goal. For more information on our climate change and environment goals, see here.

✅ Accepted items

  • Computers & Laptops
  • Toner Cartridges
  • Keyboards
  • IP & Landline Phones
  • Digital Cameras
  • Tablets & Small Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Power boards & Multiplugs
  • Servers & Switches
  • Routers & Modems
  • HDDs & USB Drives
  • Wiring & Cabling
  • AV Equipment & Stereos
  • Microwaves
  • Vacuums
  • Kettles

❌ Non-accepted items

  • Batteries
  • LCD & Plasma TVs
  • Heatpumps
  • Large Appliance and Whiteware
  • CRT TVs & Monitors
  • Photocopiers
  • Printers
  • Scanners
  • Fax Machines
  • CDs & DVDs
  • Floppy Discs
  • LED & Household Lightbulbs
  • LPG Gas Bottles
  • Other hazardous waste (e.g. paint, garden waste or general chemicals)
  • Furniture (e.g. TV cabinets)
  • Medical devices
  • Glass

Echo are offering donors a $100 eVoucher to spend at samsung.com.

Vouchers are valid for purchases on Samsung.com/nz until 31 December, 2026 with a minimum cart value of $500. Apply the code at checkout to redeem the voucher. Vouchers cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.

For more information, please chat to the event staff on the day.

Find out more about Echo and its excellent mahi in electronic waste recycling here.