Your HiKOKI Power Tools (and old Hitachi branded models) have been engineered for durability and long service life, with the ability to be regularly maintained and repaired by Authorised Service Centres around New Zealand.
However there will come a time when a tool will need to be disposed of and components recycled where possible. Power Tools contain valuable recyclable metals such as copper, and aluminium, as well as electronic components that can be recycled in order to minimize waste and enable these resources to fulfil a future life.
By using proper disposal facilities, potentially hazardous materials are kept out of landfills, and reduce the risk of injury to people inadvertently attempting to operate these tools in an unsafe condition.
HiKOKI Lithium Ion batteries will also eventually come to the end of their useful life. With lithium being a valuable and limited global resource, it is preferable that these batteries be directed towards facilities that can reuse or recycle as much of the componentry as possible.
Power Tool Disposal Locations
Click below for locations where your end of life Power Tools can be dropped off for recycling.
Northland
Auckland
Waikato
Hawkes Bay
Wellington
Nelson
Christchurch
West Coast
Dunedin
Invercargill
Alternatively, the HiKOKI National Service Centre accepts end-of-life HiKOKI Power Tools, whereby the components are stripped down and delivered to a recycling facility. You can book online using the link below, and send your tools to the National Service Centre for recycling.
Lithium Ion Battery Disposal Locations
Click on the link for details of your nearest Battery Disposal Location (New Zealand only)
Alternatively, the HiKOKI National Service Centre accepts end-of-life HiKOKI Lithium Ion Batteries, whereby the components are sent to a facility to be stripped down and components reused.
Typically, individual battery cells from inside the battery pack are separated and tested. Those cells that still have sufficient remaining capacity are used to build custom large battery packs for remote monitoring or Relay stations, as well as E-Bikes and other battery powered equipment.
You can book online using the link below, and send your batteries to the National Service Centre for recycling.