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                    E-waste and chemical waste

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                    Find out options for recycling and disposing of e-waste and unwanted chemicals.

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                    E-waste (electronic waste) is anything with a plug, cord or battery. 

                    The Victorian Government has banned all e-waste from landfill. Please drop off your e-waste for recycling. E-waste will be taken apart, shredded, sorted and then recycled into new items.

                    For more information on e-waste recycling see Sustainability Victoria.

                    E-waste drop-off locations

                    Small ‘handheld’ e-waste items 

                    Examples include: Mobile phones, Cameras, Laptops, Electronic charging cables, Powerbanks, Household batteries

                    Medium e-waste items

                    Items that can fit into a 240 litre bin (household bin). Examples include: Computer monitors, Small TVs, Vacuum cleaners, Microwaves, Kettles, Toasters​

                    Larger e-was​​te items

                    Residents are entitled to one free hard waste collection each year, of one cubic meter. Find out more about the hard waste collection service or book your free collection.

                    If you live in a high-rise building, please contact you building manager and they will organise a collection on your behalf

                    Other e-waste dr​op-off locations

                    • Citywide Transfer Station and Resource Recovery Centre (charges may appy)
                    • Mobile phones, computer accessories and batteries can be recycled at some Officeworks stores. Check with individual stores for what items they accept.
                      • 461 Bourke Street, Melbourne
                      • 107 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
                      • QV Centre. Russell Street, Melbourne
                    • Batteries can be dropped off at Aldi stores:
                      • 501 Swanston Street, Melbourne
                      • 100 Market Street, South Melbourne

                    Accepted e-waste items

                    The items below are examples of e-waste that we can accept

                    • Televisions
                    • Desktop computers and laptop computers
                    • Computer equipment  and accessories
                    • Printers and photocopiers
                    • Internet/network equipment such as servers
                    • Printers, photocopiers and scanners
                    • Household batteries
                    • Landline phones and mobile phones
                    • Electronic games and accessories
                    • Cameras (all types)
                    • DVD and video players
                    • Sound equipment such as speakers
                    • Household electrical appliances such as vacuum cleaners, hairdryers, toasters, kettles and microwaves
                    • Tools
                    • Battery packs and rechargers
                    • Powerbanks
                    • Hard drives and USB storage devices (once wiped of sensitive content and material)​.

                    Items not accepted as e-waste

                    Please see chemical collections below for disposal options:

                    • Smoke alarms
                    • Air conditioners
                    • Halogen lights
                    • X-ray equipment
                    • Chemicals
                    • Hazardous material and medical equipment
                    • Car, truck and eBike batteries
                    • White goods
                    • Compact fluorescent tubes
                    • Fluorescent tubes
                    • Paint. 

                    Book an e-waste bin collection

                    E-waste bins at apartment blocks and high rises require monitoring for fullness by an onsite Building Manager or caretaker. 

                    As e-waste bins are not picked up on a regular schedule, they require a booking request for collection. 

                    Follow the My waste collection; Address; Building manager flow to book a collection. 

                    Chemical waste collections

                    Do not put chemicals into your landfill or recycling bin.

                    Drop off unwanted chemicals for free at your closest Detox Your Home collection point. The chemicals will either be recycled or disposed of safely. 

                    The Detox Your Home collection service is run by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local councils. 

                    Please note that the maximum acceptable weight or size of any single container is 20 kg or 20 litre. Decanting isn't permitted, so bring chemicals in disposable containers.

                    Chemical waste drop-off locations

                    ​Visit Sustainability Victoria website for the full schedule of Detox Your Home mobile collections and further information.  Please note that certain chemicals may not be accepted at the mobile collections. 

                    Other chemical drop-off locations

                    Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
                    56 White Street, South Melbourne
                    Phone: 03 9209 6777
                    Fees may apply.

                    Moonee Valley Transfer Station
                    188 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie
                    Phone: 03 8325 1730
                    Fees may apply

                    Mobile collection service

                    A mobile collection service schedule is also available. This service takes a wider range of chemicals.

                    For more information about locations and dates for mobile services see Detox Your Home at Sustainability Victoria.

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