Electronic waste

Nintendo video game console and controller

What is e-waste?

E-waste is anything that has a plug, battery or power cord and is no longer wanted or working. This includes mobile phones, digital cameras, computers, tablets, household appliances, power tools and electronic toys.

Why recycle e-waste?

E-waste is growing three times faster than standard waste. Recycling e-waste stops hazardous substances getting into soil and water, and saves the energy and resources that go into new products.

Where can I take e-waste in Darebin?

Computers and TVs

Recycle your old TV and computer for a small fee at the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre or through our hard waste and recycling collection service. These are part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.

Accepted items include:

  • Televisions
  • Computers
  • Laptops, notebooks and tablets
  • Small servers and hard drives
  • Cables and internal power supplies
  • Computer accessories such as keyboards
  • Printers, scanners and faxes.

Some Officeworks stores also accept computers and IT products for free recycling.

Mobile phones, cameras and accessories

You can recycle mobile phones, digital cameras and accessories (including cords and batteries) at one of our recycling stations. You can also recycle mobile phones at Mobile Muster.

Whitegoods

You can take most whitegoods to the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre.

Toner and printer cartridges

Recycle used toner and printer cartridges for free at participating Planet Ark stores, including:

  • Australia Post
  • Officeworks
  • Harvey Norman
  • The Good Guys.

To find your nearest participating store, visit Planet Ark's Recycling Near You website.

Batteries

You can recycle old household batteries for free at the bcycle drop off points located at local supermarkets, hardware stores and many other locations around Darebin.

You can recycle car and other batteries for free at the Darebin Resource Recovery Centre.

Darebin Recycling Stations

You can drop off small amounts of recyclable items at our recycling stations located at customer service centres in Preston, Northcote and Reservoir. Items include mobile phones and tablets, cameras, and electronic accessories.

Learn more about Darebin Recycling Stations

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