Central Otago recycling pioneer Wanaka Wastebusters is right behind the drive for people to safely dispose of their unwanted "e-waste" tomorrow.
E-waste covers several kinds of electronic equipment, many of which have hazardous materials built into them, such as mobile phones and computers.
Wanaka Wastebusters project manager Sophie Ward said "eDay", which has run annually since 2007, had been a great platform for the recycling organisation to boost its community profile.
"It is just a good all-round initiative to help New Zealanders to dispose of their electronic waste."
A permanent e-waste collection point would be a "natural" next step for Wanaka Wastebusters, she said.
"[There] is no regular e-waste recycling service locally, so there was a real need for it in our community," she said.
An increase in electronic consumable goods was driving up the amount of e-waste.
"We are doing everything we can to stop e-waste going to the landfill and have started our own year-round scheme," Ms Ward said.
This year, at about 50 collection points around the country, it is hoped eDay will divert 1000 of the 80,000 tonnes of electronic waste the Government says ends up in New Zealand landfills every year.
The campaign is funded by the Environment Ministry.
E-waste collections
Drop-off points:
• Wanaka: 9am-3pm Wanaka Wastebusters, corner Ballantyne and Riverbank Rds, Wanaka.
• Queenstown: 9am-3pm Wakatipu Recycling Centre, Glenda Dr, Frankton.
• Cromwell: Central Otago District Council car park, lles St.
• Alexandra: Central Otago Wastebusters, Boundary Rd.
• Balclutha: Mt Cooee Landfill, Kaitangata highway.
• Gore: Gore Transfer Station, 24 Toronto St.
