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E-Waste Recycling Project

 

What is e-waste and why is it a problem?

E-Waste is the term used for electronic equipment that is unwanted, and has no resale value or market – and when you think about all the electronic gadgets now on the market, they all end up somewhere when they no longer work or are outdated.

If we think about recent changes in electronic items available, you start to realise that there is a growing issue with safe disposal or recycling as the nature of this equipment means there a lot of different materials involved…… for example:

The list is seemingly endless - so what do you do with all this outdated or broken e-waste?

 

E-Waste recycling opportunity for local residents

The 2011 E-Waste campaign successfully diverted over 20 tonnes on non-metal E-Waste from landfill,which is a great result.  NetWaste and Sims Metal Management will again be partnering with participating Councils to offer an e-waste collection service to their local communities. The campaign will run mid-2012 with residents able to drop off the following items for recycling this year:

Computer monitors
Televisions
Hard drives/towers
Keyboards & mice
Printers & faxes
Copiers
Laptops
Servers
Scanners
Telephones – mobile & landline
Projectors
Electronic games & joysticks
CDs and DVDs
Cameras & video recorders
Speakers & stereos
DVD & video players

 

This program is targeted at local residents, however interested businesses, schools etc are encouraged to contact their local Council to discuss accepting large quantities of material.

For further information on this project, please contact:
Kristy Cosier
NetWaste Projects Co-ordinator
Ph 02 6393 8770
E kcosier.netwaste@bigpond.com