Cleaning up your school: How leasing reduces your e-waste

How much of your school's e-waste is sent straight to landfill? Outdated electronic equipment, no matter how big or small, should be disposed of responsibly to keep harmful chemicals from leaking into the earth, and to recover the valuable resources within technology so they can be reused.

New Zealanders generate ~100,000 tonnes of e-waste annually. The fast-changing nature of technology means that figure is expected to rise as schools and businesses frequently update their electronic equipment, such as monitors, laptops, printers, phones, tablets, and AV gear. When these items need to be replaced, either because of general wear and tear or because the latest advances have made old tech obsolete, there can be hundreds of items that need to be disposed of correctly, and this can come at a cost.

For many, the simplest and most cost-effective solution is to put that obsolete equipment in storage, where it sits taking up space and collecting dust. A leasing solution from Quadrent can solve your e-waste problem, enable more sustainable outcomes, and keep the most modern technology in the hands of your students and teachers.

How leasing solves the e-waste problem

Leasing your ICT and AV equipment through the experts at Quadrent takes the e-waste problem off the table.

At the end of the useful life of your chosen technology, rather than having to pay for disposal and recycling, e-waste disposal is included in your lease agreement. That means you don't have any unexpected costs at a time when you're also upgrading your equipment.

Does your school's storage look like this? Quadrent's leasing solutions take care of your e-waste
so it doesn't lay around gathering dust.

Come the end of your lease term, you have a range of flexible options to best suit your situation. Want to return your equipment and upgrade, extend the lease for a set or floating period, or a combination of options? Our specialty Education Leasing team works with you to find the most suitable solution.

In all instances, e-waste is responsibly dealt with when you choose to upgrade your technology, helping to save the planet and your bottom line.

Leasing leads to better education outcomes

As well as being a more environmentally conscious solution to dealing with e-waste, leasing ensures the latest technology is in the hands of your students and teachers, which can lead to better education outcomes.

Purchasing equipment outright can be costly, and means your school is responsible for maintaining and servicing ICT and AV items as well as other equipment. Without a regular service schedule, badly maintained items can perform poorly, which can lead to wasted time in the classroom and students missing out on critical learning.

Leasing your ICT and AV equipment through Quadrent improves education outcomes for your students, and takes care of all of your e-waste so it's responsibly and sustainably disposed of.

Leveraging these advantages is good for your students and teachers, your bottom line, and the environment. Learn more about leasing for your school here.