Electronic waste (or e-waste) is any electronic equipment that is no longer useful as originally intended such as computers, mobile phones, televisions, fax machines, etc. E-waste should not be placed in your red lidded garbage bin as toxic substance can leach into the environment when processed or landfilled.
Australians are among the highest users of technology, and e-waste is one of the fastest growing types of waste. Every time e-waste is disposed of to landfill, valuable recyclable materials (such as copper and silver) are lost forever and toxic substances (such as lead and mercury) can leach into the environment.
E-waste cannot be recycled via the yellow lid recycling bin system. You can recycle e-waste through the following correct channels.
City of Parramatta Rydalmere Operations Centre,
316 Victoria Rd Rydalmere
(behind Bunnings and McDonalds)
Parramatta and Cumberland City Councils have launched a Mobile Community Recycling Service, which provides residents with a free and easy way to recycle e-wastes, including:
Residents must book a pick-up via the Problem Waste website or contact Council on 1300 617 058.
Book a problem waste pick-up
Find out where you can recycle different kinds of e-waste around the LGA.
Ask your retailer about take-back programs when purchasing new electronic products or find your nearest e-waste recyclers for items not listed above on the Recycling Near You website or call 1300 733 712.