We accept a wide range of electronic waste, including but not limited to computers, smartphones, tablets, printers, whiteware and televisions. Our goal is to make recycling your outdated or unused electronics as convenient and comprehensive as possible. For a detailed list of accepted items, please visit our Items We Accept page.

Yes. there is a cost involved in our e-waste recycling services, depending on the volume and type of items you need to recycle. Our friendly Customer Experience team is able to provide more detailed information on pricing - get in in touch via info@echotech.co.nz

At Echo we use a technical approach, first identifying as much equipment as possible for re-use. These items are data sanitised, tested and refurbished before being circulated back within the community. Equipment that cannot be reused is prepared, dismantled and processed for recycling using state-of-the-art technology at our sites in Wellington and Auckland.

Data security is our top priority. We follow strict data destruction protocols to erase all personal information from devices before they are refurbished or recycled. Our processes are compliant with the highest levels of international data erasure, ensuring your information is securely handled and completely destroyed. If the item you are dropping off contains a detachable memory card, USB stick etc, please remove this from your device and hand that to one of our team directly. This has its own method of disposal which will ensure your data, photos etc are safely destroyed.

Carbon-positive means that beyond neutralising our carbon footprint, we actively remove more carbon from the atmosphere than we generate. It is our response to climate change and our reduction of GHG emissions.

GHG stands for Greenhouse Gas, which includes carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and other gases that trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, contributing to climate change. E-waste recycling helps reduce GHG emissions by preventing waste from decomposing in landfills and reducing the need for raw material extraction.

Echo measures direct and indirect emissions - categorised into Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Direct emissions (Scope 1) originate from sources owned or controlled by Echo, such as emissions from company-owned vehicles. Indirect emissions (Scope 2) are associated with the generation of electricity, heat, or cooling that Echo consumes. Other indirect emissions (Scope 3) includes all other indirect emissions that occur throughout Echo’s value chain. These may come from suppliers, production processes, transportation, business travel, and more.

The GHG Protocol (Green House Gas Protocol) is a widely recognised international standard for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions. It was developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) with the aim of establishing a unified framework to accurately and consistently account for and report these emissions. The GHG Protocol aims to help organisations understand and manage their environmental impact by providing a standardised and transparent methodology for measuring, reporting and verifying emissions of CO2.

Carbon positivity goes beyond being carbon neutral—it means we remove more carbon from the atmosphere than we produce. Carbon-positive businesses contribute to global sustainability efforts by restoring ecosystems, reducing pollution, and promoting circular economies.

Currently Echo has developed various sustainable initiatives and practices to reduce both its carbon footprint and ecological footprint, thus reducing the negative environmental impacts generated by the electronic waste sector and supports its clients in the recovery of electronic and electrical materials through urban mining, preventing these products from ending up in landfills where they will have little degradation and releasing toxic components into the ecosystem.

As a carbon-positive company, choosing Echo’s services helps our clients and their companies reduce their carbon footprint, divert waste from landfills, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Whether you're a business or an individual, recycling with us ensures your e-waste is responsibly handled with minimal environmental impact.