Operational Review of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme

An operational review of the scheme was announced by Minister Hunt in 2014 to consider what further adjustments could keep the scheme operating efficiently. Written submissions closed on 6 February 2015.

Following extensive consultation with scheme stakeholders on proposed changes and conducting a regulation impact analysis, regulatory amendments to the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 were made. These changes will improve the operation of the scheme and ensure its ongoing success.

The changes will not materially affect the day-to-day services provided to householders and small business.

Changes to the Scheme

Review paper and fact sheet

This review paper proposes improvements to the scheme and e-waste management in Australia for a more stable and dynamic e-waste recycling sector.

Submissions

Written submissions to the operational review of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme closed on 6 February 2015. A total of 85 submissions were received from state and local governments, television and computer companies, the recycling industry, co-regulatory arrangements, and members of the public.

The Department would like to thank all those who provided input. Submissions have been published in full, and will be used to inform the outcomes of the operational review.

Public information sessions

The Department held five public information sessions in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.

The locations and dates for the information sessions were as follows:

Brisbane – Thursday 22 January 2015 – public information session from 11.00am to 12.30pm. This session will be held at the premises of the Department of Environment and Heritage Protection, located at: Wet Tropics Room, Level 3, 400 George St, Brisbane QLD 4000.

Sydney – Friday 23 January 2015 – public information session from 10.00am to 11.30am. This session will be located at: The Portside Centre, Level 5, Symantec House, 207 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Melbourne – Thursday 29 January 2015 – public information session 11.00am to 12.30pm. This session will be held at the premises of Sustainability Victoria, located at: 50 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

Adelaide, SA – Friday 30 January 2015 – public information session 9.00am to 10.30am. This session will be held at the premises of the South Australian EPA, located at: SA Water Learning Centre, SA Water Building, Level 1, 250 Victoria Square, Adelaide SA 5000.

Perth, WA – Monday 2 February 2015 – public information session 9.00am to 10.30am. This session will be held at the premises of the West Australian Local Government Association, located at: ONE70, Level 1, Boardroom, 170 Railway Parade, West Leederville WA 6007.