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How to recycle e-waste

Looking to recycle materials other than e-waste? Find out how by visiting Planet Ark RecyclingNearYou

Some products we use regularly like mobile phones, computers and TVs can also be recycled as they are made from valuable materials that can be used to make new products.

When we no longer need them, we call them e-waste.

The Australian government has funded a National Television and Recycling Scheme (NTRS) that enables us to recycle our e-waste for free. This is a different recycling system to the kerb side one we use for other household items like paper, cardboard, glass, aluminium cans and some plastic products.

Where can I recycle my TVs and computers?

Recycling drop-off points map

There are a number of different types of recycling and collection services available, depending on where you live.

These include:

  • Permanent collection sites at local waste transfer stations or resource recovery centres
  • Retail outlets
  • One off recycling collection events - often run by local Councils

Services are free for households and small businesses, however charges may apply for larger businesses.

Not all drop-off points in Australia are part of the scheme, so fees may be charged at some locations. Contact the providers below or your local council for details.

Planet Ark maintains a database of television and computer drop-off points on its website: Planet Ark – RecyclingNearYou.

The following organisations are approved to provide recycling services under the scheme. For more information, including details of the collection services and drop-off points they provide, visit their websites:

  • TechCollect
  • E-Cycle Solutions

What TV and computer products are covered?

The following items can be recycled under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.

Product Product type
Televisions Colour televisions
Black and white televisions
Computers Laptops, notebooks, palmtops and tablets
Personal computers
Central processing units for personal computers
Monitors and projectors, including cathode-ray tube and flat screen monitors
Printers Multi-function printers with print, copy and fax transmission

Single-function printers

Computer parts and peripherals Keyboards
Joysticks and game pads
Mouses and trackballs
Scanners
Compact disc drives, including burners
Digital video disc drives, including burners
Hard drives
Memory cards, including network, sound, video, IDE, SCSI and similar
Motherboards
Electrical transformers and static converters
Web cameras

Check recycling drop-off point providers to confirm what’s accepted in each location. Drop-off points may also accept other e-waste such as mobile phones, batteries and electronics.

Where can I recycle mobile phones?

MobileMuster is a government-accredited organisation that recycles mobile phones and accessories. Visit their website to find out about their collection services and drop-off points.

Where can I recycle other products?

Visit thePlanet Ark RecyclingNearYou website and it will tell you where you can recycle a range of other products such as printer cartridges, batteries, light globes, paint, whitegoods and plastic.

  • Planet Ark – RecyclingNearYou

Further information

  • For households and small business
  • About the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme

Contact us

For more information on e-waste and the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, contact ewaste@environment.gov.au or call 1800 332 783.

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