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Getting rid of e-waste

Sustainability Trust, Wellington, NZ shelves of sorted e-waste.

In New Zealand many councils run e-waste collections days and organisations such as the Sustainability Trust accept sorted e-waste. Newer landfills often have special sections for e-waste disposal.

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Published: 24 January 2022Size: 873.87 KB

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