What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

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Overview | Australian e-waste recycling operations

CNET.com.au will continue to compile resources for tackling e-waste in Australia to add to this directory. Do you know of a service we've missed? Please send the details to cnet@cnet.com.au.

Organisation Equipment Delivery/Fees Region
Computer Bank NSW

Web site: Computer Bank NSW
E-mail: president@cbnsw.org.au
Phone: (02) 4951 4948
Pentium II 266MHz with 64MB of RAM and 500MB Hard disk or better to donate. Drop-off; free NSW: Sydney, New England, Hunter and Illawarra
Computer for Schools Project

Web site: Computer for Schools Project
E-mail: ctfs@edna.edu.au
Phone: 0428 250 392
The equipment donated to the project has included printers, scanners, modems, photocopiers, network equipment, monitors, servers and personal computers. Virtually all the personal computers being donated to the project now contain Pentium-4 processors or better allowing teachers and students to use a wide variety of e-learning tools. Drop-off; Free Australia-wide
Dell

Web site: Dell
E-mail: recycling_dell_au@dell.com
Phone: 1800 465 890
Dell is happy to accept any brand of computer, keyboard, mouse, monitor or printer. Pick-up; Free for Dell equipment, fees apply for other brands. Australia-wide
HP

Web site: HP
E-mail: N/A
Phone: 13 13 47
The program offers to take back end-of-life HP and non-HP computer and printing hardware products such as:
  • Scanners
  • Fax machines
  • Personal computers
  • Servers
  • Monitors
  • Handheld devices
  • Printers
  • Associated external components such as cable, mouse and keyboards
Pick-up; N/A Australia-wide
IT Liquidators

Web site: IT Liquidators
E-mail: enquiries@itliquidators.com.au
Phone: 0433 477 886
All types of computers, monitors, office equipment, electrical equipment, mainframe computers and components, UPS units and back-up batteries, motor vehicle batteries, marine batteries, data and electrical cables Pick-up; Free for Pentium 4 computers in working condition, fees apply for all other equipment. Cash back offer for large quantities of back-up batteries, car batteries and marine batteries. Contact IT Liquidators for more information. NSW: Sydney, Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong
MobileMuster

Web site: MobileMuster
E-mail: mobilemuster@amta.org.au
Phone: (02) 8920 3555
Mobile phones, batteries and accessories. Drop-off; Free Australia-wide.
MRI

Web site: MRI
E-mail: mri@mri.com.au
Phone: 1300 85 85 50
TVs, Stereos, Computers, MP3 players. Takes equipment in any condition. Drop-off; Free Melbourne, Sydney
Recyclenearyou

Web site: Recyclenearyou
E-mail: N/A
Phone: 1300 733 712
Provides comprehensive online advice on how to locate recycling service providers throughout Australia. N/A Australia-wide
Salvation Army

Web site: Salvation Army
E-mail: donations@aue.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 13 72 58
Working computers (not more than four years old) Drop-off; Free Sydney
Sims Recycling Solutions

Web site: Sims Recycling Solutions
E-mail: e-recycling@au.sims-group.com
Phone: (02) 9956 9100
Most computer equipment Drop off (commercial quantities will be collected); Free Australia-wide
Technical AID to the Disabled

Web site: Technical AID to the Disabled
E-mail: info@tadnsw.org.au
Phone: (02) 9808 2022
IBM compatible computers with Pentium III or better processors; Keyboards; Mice; Trackballs and other pointing devices; monitors -- 15 inch SVGA or better; Printers -- small inkjet or small laser; CD and DVD drives Drop off; Free NSW: Albury, Wodonga, Armidale, Central Coast, Central West, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Hunter, Illawarra, Northern Rivers, Port Macquarie, Shoalhaven, Southern Area, Southern Highlands
Wesley Uniting Employment

Web site: Wesley Uniting Employment
E-mail: wesley.computers@wesleymission.org.au
Phone: 02 8892 2880
IBM compatible computers with Pentium III processors or newer; 15-inch monitors or larger that are in working condition; printers, scanners and peripherals accepted with computers only Drop off (large quantities will be collected); Free Sydney
Work Ventures Group

Web site: Work Ventures Group
E-mail: steve.lawrence@workventures.com.au
Phone: 1800 112 205
WorkVentures Connect is in the business of turning ex-corporate and government PCs and peripheral equipment into affordable systems for disadvantaged families, schools and not for profit organisations around Australia. The cost for our IT disposal services will vary dependent upon the size and quality of your donation. A large, high quality PC fleet will generally incur no collection and decommissioning charges; whereas PC fleets not meeting our minimum specifications will be charged on a cost recovery basis. Sydney

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Cash For Computers posted a comment   

Just thought I may add www.cashforcomputers.com.au to the list. Really easy, stress free IT equipment removal.

 

ewaste posted a comment   

There are companies such as our who will collect Ewaste for free people should make better use of our service
www.recycle-it.com.au

 

kathy111 posted a reply   

where is your location? Thanks.

 

PiPi posted a comment   

Recicle your e-waste !!!

Love you Pereira...




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