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I recently made a post here about recycling computers which got a lot of feedback and response. I thought I’d expand that by giving some general directions for recycling, not just computers, but electronic equipment and other kinds of materials. As I noted in that post, Dave from RecycleIT in … View moreI recently made a post here about recycling computers which got a lot of feedback and response. I thought I’d expand that by giving some general directions for recycling, not just computers, but electronic equipment and other kinds of materials. As I noted in that post, Dave from RecycleIT in Frankton (www.recycleit.co.nz, 0276295000) is the man to talk to if you’ve got some old computer equipment you’re looking to get rid of. It doesn’t matter whether or not it’s working. He will reuse, recycle and/or strip computer equipment for parts, and in some cases will even do pickup’s from your address.
The caveat to that is CRT monitors and TV screens (the big old clunky ones). Those need to be taken into the dump shop at the refuse centre (the dump) in Frankton, where a $5 fee will ensure they are recycled properly (this style of monitor contains many harmful substances like lead and mercury). As far as I know these are not taken with the inorganic rubbish collections. Other electronics, like metal waste in general, can be taken into most metal recyclers and exchanged for a bit of pocket change – I personally use Scrap Palace in Hamilton. This includes items like dishwashers, stereos and rusty old heaters.
As for the rest, here’s some places to take stuff:
Batteries (car or otherwise): Most metal recyclers will take these.
Clothing/Toys/Bikes/etc: I tend to drop off to the Sallies, but there's Hospice shops, Red Cross, you name it.
Clean rags/scrap material: Either the SPCA in Te Rapa (they get used for cleaning cages), or a local car mechanic might need rags on an ongoing basis to get the grease off their hands.
Food scraps: Know a pig farmer? (Or dig a square compost hole next to the garden, line the sides and top with wood to keep the rats out)
Cardboard/paper: The recycling collection services in the Waikato/Waipa will pick up a box of paper/cardboard approximately the size of your recycling bin, as well as what’s in your recycling bin. Just flatten any boxes.
General items/materials: Sometimes trademe is useful if the stuff is valuable, but if it’s not (or you’ve been burned by trademe in the past), Freecycle is an online recycling network where you can list stuff you want to get rid of, as well as stuff you want - anything from wooden pallets to computer monitors. The Hamilton group is here: groups.freecycle.org...
The main reason for writing this was the amount of good quality materials I see going to waste or left to rot in the rain whenever the inorganic collection season starts locally. By comparison, with a very small amount of effort you can possibly save someone else a lot of time and energy. As for computers, often it's only a very small part that needs replacing if they're faulty - I had a client who chucked out an entire machine because one stick of RAM was faulty (a repair/diagnosis cost of ~$50) and bought a new one at a cost of $600. Better to get it checked!
- Matt Bentley is a computer repair expert with Waikato Home PC Support.
Email info@homepcsupport.co.nz or phone 0211348576
The Tamahere Lions Club have invited a guest speaker – Michaela Latimer to talk about Intuitive Eating. Michaela is a certified Intuitive Eating practitioner, member of the Association for Size Diversity And Health (ASDAH) and fierce advocate of the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement.
The … View moreThe Tamahere Lions Club have invited a guest speaker – Michaela Latimer to talk about Intuitive Eating. Michaela is a certified Intuitive Eating practitioner, member of the Association for Size Diversity And Health (ASDAH) and fierce advocate of the Health At Every Size (HAES) movement.
The event starts at 6pm with drinks and mingle followed by the Intuitive Eating presentation at 6.30pm.
The dinner is to be served at 7.30pm. It is a set menu with the Main Course of Moroccan Spiced Chicken Breast with a mushroom sauce served with Seasonal Vegetables and Potato dish of the day. The dessert is White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake.
When: Thursday July 19th 2018 6pm
Venue: Hamilton Airport Hotel and Conference Centre - Hudson's Restaurant & Bar
Price: $25
Please message on this post or email tamaherelions@gmail.com if interested.
13 Sep -7 night Travel Package $2625pp, (twin share).
Includes….
• Flights to Singapore & Phuket (from Auckland via Sydney)
• 4 nights accommodation Singapore
• 3 day Singapore Gran Prix ticket (Bay Grandstand)
• Live music at Gran Prix includes:
The Killers, Liam Gallagher, … View more13 Sep -7 night Travel Package $2625pp, (twin share).
Includes….
• Flights to Singapore & Phuket (from Auckland via Sydney)
• 4 nights accommodation Singapore
• 3 day Singapore Gran Prix ticket (Bay Grandstand)
• Live music at Gran Prix includes:
The Killers, Liam Gallagher, Joe Hahn (from Linken Park), Simply Red + more
• 3 nights accommodation Phuket
Very limited seats & tickets available. Prices subject to availability/change. Email Steve at House of Travel on swilson@hot.co.nz for more detailed info.
Please note I can also quote tailored packages for this and most other events so do not hesitate to contact me!
Great news: Food Together Cambridge (based at Cambridge Baptist Church in Queen Street) has upped its delivery options this morning. Weekly delivery around town AND plastic bag pickup has been JOINED BY the Bring Your Own Bag Pick Up option, Very cool. Haven't checked out Food Together … View moreGreat news: Food Together Cambridge (based at Cambridge Baptist Church in Queen Street) has upped its delivery options this morning. Weekly delivery around town AND plastic bag pickup has been JOINED BY the Bring Your Own Bag Pick Up option, Very cool. Haven't checked out Food Together Cambridge yet? go here: www.foodtogethercambridge.nz...
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Reluctantly we have a fantastic solid wooden filleting table for sale. It has a large fibreglass sink with drain, is on wheels for easy moving and the side tables store away when finished or stored. Pick-up only. Cash or e-bank.
woody chook popped into ours for brunch this morning 1 July 2018 and then promptly carried on ... hopefully somewhere safe .. :)
Looking for someone to reupholster a chair anyone recommend anyonethat can do this?
Dear Cambridge, our professional team takes pride to present a unique Holiday programme for our Cambridge children right at your doorstep.
Our prime focus is to bring back a lot of hands-on activities and teach life skills to our upcoming generation... Skills will include Knitting, Crochet, Arts … View moreDear Cambridge, our professional team takes pride to present a unique Holiday programme for our Cambridge children right at your doorstep.
Our prime focus is to bring back a lot of hands-on activities and teach life skills to our upcoming generation... Skills will include Knitting, Crochet, Arts & Crafts and Cooking and not to forget our day will have a serene start every morning with a Yoga Session. This all will be nurtured in a positive and fun-filled environment.
Where: St. Peter's Community Hall, 22 Anzac Street, Cambridge - 3434.
For bookings: Message me, or Message our FB page Sanskriti-live the Heritage Holiday Programme.
www.facebook.com...
on the last day of June 2018, Saturday the 30th, at Cambridge Farmers' Market Victoria Square, Cambridge, Waikato, New Zealand.
U.S.A travel package 14 Sep 8 nights including tickets to LA Dodgers Major League baseball + tickets to see one of the greatest bands of all time "The Eagles".
From $2998 per person twin share which includes....
*Flights Auckland - Honolulu - Los Angeles return
* 4 nights … View moreU.S.A travel package 14 Sep 8 nights including tickets to LA Dodgers Major League baseball + tickets to see one of the greatest bands of all time "The Eagles".
From $2998 per person twin share which includes....
*Flights Auckland - Honolulu - Los Angeles return
* 4 nights accommodation Los Angeles
* 4 nights accommodation Honolulu
* Tickets to The Eagles live in Los Angeles
* Tickets to Major League Baseball LA Dodgers vs Colorado Rockies
Subject to availability. Very limited seats & tickets available. Email Steve at House of Travel on swilson@hot.co.nz for more detailed info on this or let me tailor a package to suit your U.S trip requirements. (I can access tickets to other major concerts & sporting events so might be able to work something to fit your plans)
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