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E-waste can contain a broad range of materials including precious metals (such as gold and platinum), toxic heavy metals, metal circuitry, mixed plastics, fire retardants and glass. The problem is growing significantly in Australia as we have a fast uptake and turnover of electronic products. Australia does not currently have a national e-waste recycling scheme, although there are collection programs for some of these wastes. They include: Computers and their Peripherals: There are a number of companies that either recycle, refurbish or reuse computers in your state. For locations in your area see the computer recycling section on this page. The AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) has set up an Environment Special Interest Group to develop a national approach to computer recycling. For more information visit the AIIA website Televisions: The Consumer Electronics Suppliers' Association (CESA) has formed a not-for-profit company called Product Stewardship Australia Ltd, in order to promote and manage environmentally-sound disposal and recycling of TVs. Visit the Product Stewardship Australia website to keep up to date with the developments on this project. Printers/Photocopiers: If they are still in good working order or are fairly new, reuse or refurbishment may be an option. For locations in your area see the computer recycling section on this page or contact the manufacturer. Printer Cartridges: The voluntary extended producer responsibility program called 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' is supported and funded by seven of Australia's leading print manufacturers. All types and brands of printer cartridges are accepted for recycling. For more information visit the printer cartridge recycling section on this site. Mobile Phones: The official mobile phone industry recycling program is called MobileMuster. It is run by AMTA (Australia Mobile Telecommunication Association) and is funded solely by its members. For more information on this program and other mobile phone recycling programs, visit the mobile phone recycling section on this site. Below are the companies that will recycle, refurbish or reuse Computers and their Peripherals in your state.Order by Name or by companies that will Recycle, Refurbish or Reuse
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Recycling Computers and Electronic Waste in the Brisbane City Council areaElectronic or 'e-waste' is the waste associated with the use and disposal of electronic equipment such as computers, televisions and printers.
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1800EWaste Pty Ltd· Recycle Phone: 1800 392 783
ABR Hire - Recycling Division· Recycle Phone: 07 3299 1288
Brisbane City Council· Recycle Phone: 07 3403 8888
Buyequip Pty Ltd· Recycle · Refurbish · Reuse Phone: 07 3856 5300
Computer Source Australia Pty Ltd· Recycle · Refurbish · Reuse Phone: 07 3356 1466
Computer Technologies for Schools Project· Reuse Phone: 0428 250 392
Computerbank QLD· Refurbish Email: mailbox@cbq.org.au
DELL Computer Recycling· Recycle Phone: 1800 465 890
Gold Coast City CouncilPhone: Waste Management on (07) 5581 6799
Green PC· Refurbish Phone: 07 3255 8300
Greenbox· Recycle · Refurbish · Reuse Phone: 07 3343 1188
Hewlett - Packard· Recycle Email: assetrecoveryasiapacific@hp.com
MRI Australia· Recycle · Refurbish · Reuse Phone: 1300 858 550
Recycled Computers· Recycle · Refurbish · Reuse Phone: 1800 781 902
SIMS GROUP e - Recycling· Recycle Phone: 07 3266 5429 or 07 3266 3655
Tic Group· Recycle Phone: 03 9093 6600
Computer recycling in AustraliaEvery year Australians purchase millions of computers and related components to replace equipment superceded by faster and more powerful technologies. Whilst computers are getting smaller and lighter, they are still a major waste management issue - particularly with older computers and monitors. The AIIA (Australian Information Industry Association) has set up an Environment Special Interest Group which is addressing the environmental impact of computers. Negotiations are currently underway between the AIIA and other bodies with a view to establishing a national computer recycling scheme. For more information visit the AIIA website. Computers and the Environment· Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors contain high levels of toxic materials that need to be disposed of more responsibly. · When dumped in our landfills the materials and chemical components used to make computer equipment such as lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic can leach into and harm our environment.
The following websites will give you up-to-date developments on e-waste recycling:· Department of the Environment and Heritage · Sustainability Victoria · Department of Environment & Conservation · The Total Environment Centre |
