How to Get Rid of a Battery or Electric Lawn Mower in Christchurch
These things were meant to make life easier.
No fuel.
No oil.
No pull start.
Just push a button and go.
And to be fair… they’re great.
Until they’re not.
When They Stop, They’re Just Dead Weight
Battery mower won’t hold charge.
Corded one cuts out or just gives up. And unlike petrol mowers… there’s no easy fix.
They just stop.
So now you’ve got this thing sitting there:
• plastic body
• dead battery (or useless cord)
• doesn’t run
• not worth fixing
And you’re thinking:
👉 “what the hell do I do with this now?”
You Can’t Even Scrap Them
This is where people get caught out.
You might think:
👉 “I’ll just take it to the scrap yard”
Not happening.
These things aren’t like petrol mowers.
They’re mostly plastic.
Whether it’s:
• a battery mower
• or a corded electric mower
There’s just not much there scrap yards want.
No real metal value.
No reason for them to take it.
And if it’s a battery mower… now you’ve got another problem.
The battery.
Most scrap yards won’t touch them.
Especially lithium ones.
Corded mowers aren’t much better.
You’ve still got:
• plastic housing
• wiring
• motor parts
Still not something they’re interested in.
So either way you’re stuck with:
• a mower nobody wants
• no easy scrap option
• and no simple way to get rid of it
Basically… it turns into a big useless lump of plastic sitting in your garage.
Recycling Isn’t As Easy As It Sounds
People hear “just recycle it”… but now you’re dealing with two different problems.
Battery mower?
• remove the battery
• find somewhere that takes it
• then deal with the mower separately
Corded mower?
• still needs proper disposal
• not general rubbish
• still awkward to transport
So now you’re making multiple trips… for something that’s worth nothing.
Most people just go:
👉 “nah… not worth the effort”
You Can’t Just Chuck It in the Yellow Bin Either
And yeah… people think:
👉 “sweet, it’s plastic — just recycle it”
So they try jam it in the yellow bin.
Oh no.
That bin will get rejected faster than a rat can climb up a bloody drain pipe.
Because it’s not just plastic.
It’s:
• mixed materials
• electrical parts
• metal bits inside
• sometimes a battery
Council doesn’t want that in recycling.
So now you’ve:
• got a rejected bin
• still got the mower
• wasted your time
What People Actually End Up Doing
At some point it’s not about recycling or scrap anymore.
It’s:
👉 “how do I just get rid of this thing”
That’s when most people just get it picked up.
No messing around.
No multiple trips.
No dealing with batteries or wiring.
If that’s where you’re at:
You Don’t Need to Do Anything
You don’t need to pull it apart.
You don’t need to separate anything. You don’t need to move it.
We take it as it is.
If Money’s Tight
You were trying to get rid of it for free — makes sense.
At checkout, you can use Afterpay if you’ve got an account.
Split into four payments. If you don’t know how after pay works check it out here.
Just Get It Sorted
You already know how the “free” options go.
They turn into more hassle than they’re worth.
Scroll up, choose your option, and get it gone.
FAQs
Can you recycle a battery lawn mower in Christchurch?
Not easily. The battery and mower usually need to be handled separately, which is why most people don’t bother.
Can I take an electric mower to the scrap yard?
Usually no. They’re mostly plastic and not worth anything to scrap yards.
What do I do with the battery?
Batteries need to be taken to specific recycling points, not general rubbish or scrap.
Can I put an electric mower in the yellow bin?
No. It will be rejected because of mixed materials and electrical components.
What’s the easiest way to get rid of one?
Most people choose to have it picked up from their property.
Can I pay later for removal?
Yes — Afterpay is available at checkout if you have an account.
