There is a misconception that people have to pay to dump their worn out, damaged or broken whiteware, but if you take it to Endless Metals in Onehunga it won’t cost you a cent. You’ll also be preventing it from going to landfill and saving the fee you would have to pay to tip it, so it’s a win-win all round. Even better, you’ll even be paid a small amount.
All Endless Metals’ drive thrus are open to the public, and there’s no need to make an appointment or call ahead. You can just drive in and park and one of their friendly staff will help you offload, get the items weighed and get you paid.
As they explain, Endless Metals buy household items as scrap and not for resale or reuse. This means that the make or brand of the appliance doesn’t change the value of the appliance to them from a scrap metal perspective. Appliances and whiteware consist mostly of steel and plastic, and because steel is quite a low value metal, it’s not worth very much, so if your appliance is still working, you’re likely to get more for it by selling it on Trade Me or Marketplace.
Endless Metals have a word of warning though; they can’t take televisions, computer equipment, old cell phones or other e-waste, as their facility is not yet set up to safely dispose of these types of items. To recycle e-waste, its best to take it to a reputable e-waste recycler. A list can usually be found on your local council’s website.
Endless Metals don’t pick your appliances up, but if you’re really stuck and just can’t find a way to get the items to them, give them a call and they will try their best to find a workable solution for you, so for more information on copper prices, appliance disposal and scrap yards Auckland please go to https://www.endless.co.nz .
