Has anyone used this? https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/services-ewaste
I wonder why they accept computer monitors but not LCD TVs?
Free E-Waste Recycling at Noel Leeming
sunshinenz on 18/07/2023 - 09:58
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go to the back of the building, see if there's a big yellow bin for metal recycling. usually there's one, and other bins for general waste and paper recycling. That's where they (NL, The Warehouse & WS) dump faulty appliances and electronic devices.
Technically, I believe that is not allowed :-)
Be careful with that. It's illegal dumping. There were bins behind HN in Westgate, where people used to do this. They have now cameras around the area and actively refusing to dump if they see someone.
My flatmate did when we all moved house. The workers there sort of didn't know much about it, except for one guy. They pulled out a little box to put his stuff in. He just piled up all the old phones, modems and many other things and left it on the floor for them.
Have used it and was a good experience at the Manukau branch. They took old phones, broken laptops and even a printer.
Some places do free tv recycling, but honestly its probably going to the local dump if they do free tv recycling
I suspect the prerequisites are determined by the nature of the recycling business. Noel Leeming is just the depot to collect these items on the behalf of these businesses. There are a number of recycling businesses that collect and refurbish computer products for resale like CR tech.
There is pretty much a zero chance any of this is being "refurbished."
At best it will be getting broken down into useful/recyclable bits. At worst (and most likely) it's being scrapped for metal, melted/burnt, and having the precious metals recovered.
The funding comes from companies that produce the kind of goods that are accepted, i.e. computers and associated peripherals.
Not sure if it'll happen here but wouldn't be surprised to see more of this. The EU has mandated for batteries in particular that they must be removable and replaceable with standard tools by 2028 in an attempt to create a circular economy for them to recycle the materials in to new batteries. Seeing as it's EU wide I'd imagine most companies will jump on the sustainability bandwagon in more regions than just Europe to make their devices standard and justify the investment.
Yeah it's similar with EU mandating USB C for all cellphone chargers/connections, so Apple is finally forced to switch. I recall when Apple changed to their lightning connector they made ~$100m in a year from the change just from accessories/adaptors.
Are they though? Speculation is they plan on just removing the USB port entirely and going wireless charging and wireless sync only. I don't think many people actually use a cable for anything other than charging these days and mag safe could replace that and meet the EU standards. Wired earphones is the only thing but since the 3.5mm back was removed I'm not sure how many still use a cable.
Speculation is they will https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/everything-we-know-about-th… . You'll still need things like charging of wireless headphones/cases etc. which need some form of connection. Unfortunately wireless charging still isn't fast in a lot lf cases.
@mpc: I can't remember the last time I plugged in my galaxy buds, they have wireless charging too so I just chuck them on the phone charger. The iPhones only got 27W cable charging so wireless can hit those speeds. I think they'll go USB C but it is entirely possible they'll be the company to go completely portless, they are so courageous🤣
Be hilarious if they ditched the USB port entirely and went back to a 3.5mm jack.
Just a pure guess, but maybe physical size / space issues? They could say 'up to 38 inches' or whatever, but so many people out there would not understand or ignore it, that they might find it easier to just say, 'No TVs'.