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E-waste drop-off
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 VictoriaOpens in new tab.
Drop-off locations
Examples include mobile phones, cameras, laptops, electronic charging cables, powerbanks, household batteries.
- North Melbourne Library - 66 Errol Street North Melbourne
- Boyd Community Hub - 207 City Road Southbank
- Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre – 437 Dynon Road, West Melbourne
- East Melbourne Library - 22 George Street East Melbourne
- Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre – 251 Faraday Street, Carlton
- Kensington Town Hall – 30-34 Bellair Street, Kensington
- Library at The Dock – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
Items that can fit into a 240 litre bin (household wheelie bin). Examples include computer monitors, small TVs, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, kettles, toasters.
- Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre – 437 Dynon Road, West Melbourne
- Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre – 251 Faraday Street, Carlton
- Library at The Dock – 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade
Residents are entitled to one free hard waste collection of one cubic metre per year. Find out more about our hard waste collection service or book your free collectionOpens in new tab.
If you live in a high-rise building, please contact your building manager and they will organise a collection on your behalf.
Drop off e-waste at the Dynon Road Waste and Recycling Centre (charges may apply).
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
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).
- chemicals
- 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
E-waste bin collection for apartment buildings
E-waste bins at apartment buildings and high rises require monitoring 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.
Book an e-waste bin collection
Chemical waste
Do not put chemicals into your landfill or recycling bin.
Drop off unwanted chemicals for free at your closest Detox Your HomeOpens in new tab collection point. The chemicals will either be recycled or disposed of safely.
Please note: 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. Some chemicals may not be accepted.
The Detox Your Home collection service is run by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local councils.
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 HomeOpens in new tab.
Other chemical drop-off locations
Port Phillip Resource Recovery Centre
56 White Street, South Melbourne
03 9209 6777
Fees may apply.
Moonee Valley Transfer Station
188 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie
03 8325 1730
Fees may apply.
