Recycling Computers and Electronic Waste in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River area
Electronic or 'e-waste' is the waste associated with the use and disposal of electronic equipment such as computers, televisions and printers.
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
1800EWASTE Pty Ltd
- Recycle
Phone: 1800 392 783
Email: mail@ewaste.com.au
1800EWASTE Pty Ltd Website
Drop Off Address: Pick Ups Only
Fee: May Apply
C.D Dodd Scrap Metal Recyclers- E Waste Division
- Recycle
Phone: 08 9250 5243
Email: hvalley@recyclers.com.au
C.D Dodd Scrap Metal Recyclers- E Waste Division Website
Drop Off Address: Lot 5 Helena Valley Road, Helena Valley
Fee: Fees May Apply
Details: Accept all forms of electronic waste, and offer a metropolitan collection service.
CLiCK Computer Recycling
- Recycle
- Refurbish
Phone: 08 9553 7057
Email: click@clickonline.org.au
CLiCK Computer Recycling Website
Drop Off Address: ESL 2.17, Murdoch University, Dixon Road, Rockingham
Fee: Fee charged for monitors otherwise free service.
Details: Accept all types of computer equipment, recycled if they are faulty, otherwise refurbished and given to community members.
Collins Recycling Depot
- Recycle
Phone: 08 9457 3973
Email: wisey2001@bigpond.com
Drop Off Address: 16 Kembla Way, Willeton
Fee: No Fees Apply
Details: No Monitors. Excepts all computers working or non working. Drop off 8 - 4pm weekdays.
Computer Technologies for Schools Project
- Reuse
Phone: 0428 250 392
Email: ctfs@edna.edu.au
Computer Technologies for Schools Project Website
Drop Off Address: Nationwide program: pick up or direct link with needy recipient
Fee: No Fees Apply
Details: Equipment in good working condition only. Pentium 4 or equivalent. No CRT monitors. National program, computers go to schools or individuals in need. Accepts donations from individuals and businesses.
DELL Computer Recycling
- Recycle
Phone: 1800 465 890
Email: recycling_dell_au@dell.com
DELL Computer Recycling Website
Drop Off Address: Will pick up DELL branded products within 40km of CBD free of charge. Pick up from other locations for a fee. Drop off available at MRI in Sydney or Melbourne.
Fee: Fees May Apply
Details: Free recycling pickups for any Dell branded IT equipment via the website online form. For collection of all other brands, phone for further information.
Direct Recycling
- Recycle
Phone: 08 9344 8144
Drop Off Address: 238 Balcatta Road, Balcatta
Fee: No Fees Apply
Details: Take all IT Equipment.
Green PC
- Recycle
- Refurbish
Phone: 08 9434 0530
Email: kwinana@greenpc.com.au
Green PC Website
Drop Off Address: Cnr High Street and Montreal Street, Fremantle, Kwinana and Esperance.
Fee: Dependent on equipment
Details: Prefer working IT equipment, Pentium III or better. May take printers, fax machines, mobile phones, photocopiers. Pick up service available for large quantites.
Hewlett Packard
- Recycle
Email: assetrecoveryasiapacific@hp.com
Hewlett Packard Website
Fee: Fees may apply
Details: Asset Recovery Services Programme accepts any manufacturer's
printers, scanners, fax machines, personal computers, servers and
computer peripherals. This service is available to HP corporate
customers only.
Local Bins
- Recycle
Phone: 08 9751 3621
Email: enquiries@localbins.com.au
Local Bins Website
Drop Off Address: 35 Fairlawn Rd (cnr Frederick Street), Busselton WA 6280
Fee: Fees may apply
Details: Take all IT & electronic equipment .
MRI Australia
- Recycle
- Refurbish
- Reuse
Phone: 1300 858 550
Email: mri@mri.com.au
Drop Off Address: Pick up service for all WA locations
Fee: Fees May Apply
Details: Will pick up all equipment from individuals and businesses. Accepts computer and electrical equipment (except whitegoods).
PGM Refiners Pty Ltd
- Recycle
Phone: 61 3 9796 5596
Email: Rwakelin@pgmrefiners.com
PGM Refiners Pty Ltd Website
Drop Off Address: 450 Victoria Rd, Malaga
Fee: Fees apply to monitors and tvs only; all other items are free of charge.
Recycle It!
- Recycle
- Refurbish
Phone: 08 9244 9048
Email: info@recycleit.net.au
Recycle It! Website
Drop Off Address: Shop 2/27 Collingwood Street, Osborne
Fee: Fee depends on equipment
Details: All IT equipment except monitors. Pick up service available.
Secure Computer Recycling and Disposal
- Recycle
- Refurbish
- Reuse
Phone: 08 9467 4624
Email: secure@computer-recycling.com.au
Secure Computer Recycling and Disposal Website
Drop Off Address: 31A Parkinsons Lane, Kardinya
Fee: Pickup fees may apply
Details: Please call before dropping by.
Also run a data deleting service.
SIMS GROUP e - Recycling
- Recycle
Phone: 08 9434 6899
Email: rmilford@au.sims-group.com
SIMS GROUP e - Recycling Website
Drop Off Address: Unit C3 174 Barrington Street, Spearwood
Fee: Fees Apply
Details: Can organize a pick up service. Take all electronic equipment. Do not accept whitegoods.
Students Without Borders
- Recycle
- Refurbish
Phone: 08 9360 6288 or 08 9360 6307
Email: swb@guild.murdoch.edu.au
Students Without Borders Website
Drop Off Address: Students Without Borders, South Street, Murdoch University
Fee: No Fees Apply
Details: Accept computers, working monitors and printers, up to 7 years old. Open 8-5pm Monday - Friday. Operated by volunteers giving computers back to the commmunity.
That Guy's Recycling
- Recycle
- Refurbish
- Reuse
Phone: 0419 756 952 or 0431 935 447
Email: thatguysrecycling@gmail.com
Drop Off Address: Unit 2, 34 Bushland Ridge, Bibra Lake
Fee: Fees may apply
Details: Accept all computer hardware and accessories, 10% of profits go to charity
Tic Group
- Recycle
Phone: 03 9093 6600
Email: ewaste@ticgroup.com.au
Tic Group Website
Drop Off Address: Commercial Pick Ups Australia Wide
Fee: Fees Apply
Details: Will pick up any electronic equipment in commercial quantities Australia wide.
Computer recycling in Australia
Every 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.
