e-Waste
What is e-Waste?
Each year, millions of electronic devices like televisions, computers and mobile phones are discarded in Australia. E-waste is a rapidly growing stream of waste containing valuable and rare materials that are critical to reduce, reuse and recycle. Australians are among the highest users of new technology, and e-waste from obsolete electronic goods, e-waste is growing 3 times faster than general waste.
What does e-Waste include?
E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or power cord that’s no longer working or unwanted. It includes, but is not limited to:
- Computers, laptops and tablets
- Televisions
- Mobile phones
- Digital cameras
- Printers and photocopiers
- Fax machines
- USBs
- Batteries and electronic tools
- Home appliances
- Electronic toys
How can we minimise our impact?
Minimising e-waste helps protect the environment and recover precious materials for reuse.
- Reduce your consumption of electronic devices
- Buy second hand electronics
- Donate or sell electronics that are in good condition
- Extend the life of your electronics by taking care of them
- Repair broken electronics
- Recycle your electronic devices
How do I recycle e-Waste in my community?
E-waste should not be put in your rubbish or recycling bin.
You can take your e-waste to the local drop-off point to help keep precious metals out of our ecosystem and give new life to finite materials. 90% of the materials in a mobile phone handset can be recovered and reused!
To recycle your household e-waste, visit your local drop off point at Redcliffe Transfer Station located at 261 Duffield Road, Clontarf 4019. Ph (07) 3205 0555.
Don’t forget to remove your personal information from your device before recycling!