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                    E-waste

                    Staxck of electronic and electricall devices, including computer, DVD player, phones, fan and electric kettle
                    Did you know that e-waste (electronic waste) is anything with a plug, cord or battery? E-waste contains many potentially hazardous or valuable materials that don’t belong in landfill. 

                    From 1 July 2019 the Victorian Government is banning all e-waste from landfill. This means that e-waste will not be allowed in the landfill bin.

                    E-waste can be dropped off for recycling and items will be taken apart, shredded, sorted and then recycled into new things. For example, old batteries are recycled into new batteries and precious metals can be recycled into jewellery or reused in new electronics.

                    E-waste doesn’t belong in landfill. Recycle yours this spring.

                    There are lots of options for recycling your e-waste in City of Melbourne.

                    What will be accepted

                    • Televisions 
                    • Monitors 
                    • Desktop computers
                    • Laptop computers 
                    • Printers
                    • Photocopiers
                    • Servers
                    • All computer accessories such as keyboards, mouse, floppy disc and CD drives 
                    • Electronic components such as circuit boards, motherboards, network and memory cards
                    • Network equipment
                    • Scanners
                    • Fax machines 
                    • Mobile and landline phones and answering machines 
                    • Electronic games 
                    • Joysticks 
                    • CDs, DVDs, videocassette and audio tapes 
                    • Cameras, including digital, film and video cameras
                    • DVD and video players 
                    • Speakers 
                    • Sound equipment 
                    • Household electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners and hairdryers 
                    • Kitchen appliances such as microwaves, toasters, kettles 
                    • Other small appliances such as power tools 
                    • Battery packs or rechargers for any electrical item 
                    • Toner, printer or ink cartridges (must be separated from the printer)
                    • Household batteries

                    What won't be accepted

                    • ​Smoke alarms
                    • Air conditioners
                    • Halogen lights
                    • X-ray equipment
                    • Chemicals
                    • Hazardous materials and medical equipment
                    • Car and truck batteries
                    • White goods
                    • Compact fluorescent globes
                    • Fluorescent tubes
                    • Household paint

                    E-waste drop-off points

                    Due to the current circumstances, the below drop off points are closed. Please continue to collect and store your e-waste at home and bring it in once the hubs and libraries have reopened.

                    Alternatively you can book a hard waste collection with council or post your mobile phones to Mobile Muster.

                    Community hubs and libraries

                    Note: only appliances small enough to fit in the 240 litre e-waste bin are accepted. Larger items can be dropped off at our Waste and Recycling Centre.

                    Waste and Recycling Centre

                    City of Melbourne residents can drop off e-waste for free at Citywide’s Waste and Recycling Centre at 437 Dynon Road. This includes all items listed above under What will be accepted.

                    Residents dropping off e-waste for free must produce either a current City of Melbourne rates notice, driver licence or utility bill.

                    This service is not intended for commercial quantities. It is a service provided for City of Melbourne residents only.

                    E-waste recycling service for apartment buildings

                    At no cost, buildings of 20 apartments or more can arrange a bin to conveniently recycle electronic and electrical items, household batteries and power cords. Bins are available in 240 L and 660 L and come equipped with a sticker that shows the acceptable materials.

                    The service needs to be arranged by an authorised building representative (building manager, owners corporation manager or similar) and the bin needs to be kept undercover in a secure location. 

                    Note: The e-waste service is flexible and allows buildings to arrange a temporary bin as required or arrange a direct replacement bin when the original bin is full.

                    Phone 03 9658 9658 to arrange a bin for your building.

                    See What will be accepted.

                    Other options for recycling your e-waste

                    • If your items are still in working order you might be able to donate, sell or give them away.
                    • TVs and computers including attachments (keyboards, mice and hard drives) can be recycled through the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. See Planet Ark – TV and Computers to find your nearest drop off location. 
                    • Mobile phones: can be recycled at most mobile phone shops. Alternatively book a collection or find a drop-off point via Mobile Muster or PhoneCycle.
                    • Batteries can be dropped off to Michael's Camera and Video, corner of Elizabeth and Lonsdale streets in Melbourne CBD, or see Recycling Near You for other locations.
                    • Printer cartridges can be dropped off at various locations. See Recycling Near You for location details.
                    • Bulk quantities of laptops, computers, tablets, printers, faxes and other electronic items can be collected free of charge by A Tech. Request a collection online or call 0402 651 980.
                    • Find other options to recycle computers and electronic equipment on Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You website.

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