BLOG

How to securely dispose of eWaste in New Zealand

Disposing of your eWaste properly and securely is essential to ensure your data remains safe and old electronics are dealt with appropriately.

What is eWaste?

eWaste consists of any electronic waste such as:

Laptops
Phones
Desktop computers
Cables
Hard drives
Household appliances

Where can I dispose of eWaste in New Zealand?

TIMG can collect and securely dispose of a variety of eWaste and IT assets including laptops, phones, desktop computers, hard drives, and more.

With over 30 years in secure destruction and information management, TIMG are experts in data security and will ensure that no security threats arise from data-bearing devices.

TIMG branches are located nationwide, including Auckland, Hamilton, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

How do I dispose of office eWaste such as laptops?

TIMG will work with your business to securely collect and dispose of any office eWaste such as company computers, phones, servers, or other data-bearing devices. We will securely destroy any data held on devices – either by physical or digital methods – and the IT assets can then be refreshed and repurposed or completely disassembled and sent for recycling.

Can eWaste be recycled in New Zealand?

Recycling eWaste requires highly specialised equipment and processes, and cannot simply be disposed of in regular recycle bins.

According to a 2020 UN report, more than 98% of eWaste in New Zealand ends up in landfill, with less than 2% recycled.

TIMG will securely destroy any data – either by physical or digital methods – to ensure that your information does not fall into the wrong hands. Depending on your needs, we can refresh and repurpose any functioning electronics to give them a new life, thereby diverting them from landfill. We will disassemble any non-functioning electronics, sort the components, and send the materials to downstream partners for recycling where possible.

How can I be sure my data is securely destroyed?

At TIMG, security is at the core of everything we do. Our physical eWaste destruction methods are performed in accordance with NAID AAA requirements, while our digital data sanitation methods use industry-leading technology to ensure all data is rendered unrecoverable. If required, we can also provide a certificate of destruction for your peace of mind.

Just 1 GB of data can equal as much as 675,000 pages of information. When that data is accessed by those who have no right to do so, the potential for a major data breach is considerable.

With over 30 years of experience in information management and secure destruction, we have built a strong reputation as experts in data security. You can rest assured that your information is safe with TIMG.

For additional data security, ensure your business has a comprehensive cloud backup and disaster recovery strategy.

Why choose TIMG?

With over 30 years of industry experience, we solve information management challenges for clients throughout New Zealand. TIMG are trusted by over 15,000 organisations across Australasia and are backed by the strength and heritage of Freightways.