A spokesperson for Canterbury-Bankstown Council in Sydney says that old electrical items that are cluttering up residents’ homes contain precious resources that could means they can help recycle e-waste into new products.
Residents are encouraged to recycle right and give their electricals a new life at Council’s free e-waste drop off event. Unwanted electrical waste can be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner at Bankstown Paceway, Condell Park, on Saturday 15 June from 9am-3.30pm.
In 2023, more than 31 tonnes of electrical waste were collected at Council’s drop-off events. More than 97 per cent of those items were recycled into new products including construction materials, automotive parts and jewellery.
Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said the recycling e-waste events are a great way to reduce the number of products going into landfill each year.
“I encourage all locals to drop off your old gadgets and devices that are collecting dust,” El-Hayek said. “It’s a win, win for everyone, as many of these items can be transformed into useful products that can be used time and time again.”
Some of the items accepted include:
- TVs, DVD players, speakers and sound equipment.
- Laptops, computers, keyboards, mice and printers.
- Phones (mobile and landline).
- Small household appliances (fans, alarm clocks, vacuum cleaners).
- Kitchen appliances (microwaves, kettles).
- Hand tools.
- Cables, adapters and chargers.
The items above are not accepted in yellow recycle bins and can be hazardous if disposed incorrectly.