Televisions and Electronic Waste

Televisions and other E-waste should not be placed in domestic (kerbside) bins. Televisions and other electronic waste is Australia’s fastest growing form of waste. Computers, televisions, mobile phones and other forms of e-waste contain both toxic/hazardous materials as well as non- renewable resources such as tin, gold, nickel, zinc and copper. It is therefore important that they are disposed of correctly so that valuable resources are not lost. Under the national television and computer recycling scheme every company that makes or imports computers into Australia is required to pay for the end of life recycling of these products. As part of this scheme you can drop off computers at the Resource Recovery Centre, however you must follow the below guidelines. Dropping eWaste at the RRC: 1. Free Disposal – Conditions: Domestic quantities only – limit 5 major items. More than 5 items require prior approval by RRC management. Items able to be dropped off for free include:  

• Computers including Desktops/Towers, Laptops / Notebooks, PDAs / Tablets, all other computers
• Televisions – unbroken
• Printers & Multi-Functional Devices (MFDs)
• Computer Peripherals including Power supplies, Adaptors & UPS Cables, Parts & Accessories
• Monitors & Projectors including: Unbroken CRT Monitors & Projectors LCD / Flat panel Monitors

2. Disposal Charges apply for:

• Hazardous waste, including CRTs that have been removed from their cases, or CRTs that are cracked or broken, and batteries that are not an integral part of the system being recycled
• DVD Players and VCRs
• Set Top Boxes
• Vacuum Cleaners
• Other kitchen and household appliances such as microwaves and vacuum cleaners
• Packaging and other materials
• Products contaminated or suspected of being contaminated with chemicals, biological agents, or other substances that are not integral to the original new equipment or otherwise associated with normal office or household environments

 

Garden Waste

Tree prunings up to 15cm in diameter can be placed in the green lidded organics bin.

Tyres

Tyres should never be placed in any of your kerbside domestic bins. Waste tyres are a major environmental concern with approximately 18 million waste tyres generated in Australia each year. Tyres are a valuable source of rubber that can be re-used to prevent litter, avoid fire hazards, save energy and prevent against environmental contamination. Waste Tyres can be dropped off at the following locations:

Greater Taree Residents

• Buckett’s Way Landfill

Great Lakes Residents

• Tuncurry Waste Management Centre
• Bulahdelah Resource Recovery and Waste Transfer Station
• Tea Gardens Landfill and Recycling Centre
• Stroud Landfill and Recycling Centre

Gloucester Residents

• Gloucester Landfill

  For more information on any of the drop off points visit our facilities page.