19 May 2019

Community e-waste drop-off day

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When:19/05/2019 @ 12:00 am
Where:City of Parramatta Rydalmere Operation Centre
316 Victoria Rd Rydalmere
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Community e-waste drop-off day

Safely dispose of your unwanted TVs, cameras, phones, computers and IT accessories. This free drop-off event will ensure both valuable and hazardous material stays out of landfill.

For more information, visit
https://www.cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au/living-community/other-waste-services/electronic-waste  or call 9806 8295.

 

WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?

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.

WHY SHOULD WE RECYCLE UNWANTED E-WASTE?

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.

HOW TO RECYCLE E-WASTE

E-waste cannot be recycled via the yellow lid recycling bin system. You can recycle e-waste through the following correct channels. 

Council e-waste drop off day heading with council worker

Details for the next Council e-waste drop-off day are:

Date: Sunday 19 May 2019

Time: 9am – 3pm

Location: City of Parramatta Rydalmere Operation Centre, 316 Victoria Road, Rydalmere (behind Bunnings and McDonalds)

ACCEPTED ITEMS

  • Computers (incl drives), Monitors and Peripherals
  • Printers & Cartridges
  • Fax Machines
  • Scanners
  • TVs, VCRs & DVD Players
  • Projectors
  • Networking equipment
  • Mobile Phones
  • Tablets
  • Batteries
  • Cables
  • Electronic Games/Toys
  • Stereos
  • Cameras
  • MP3 Players
  • CDs/DVDs
  • Small Domestic Appliances
  • Fluorescent Tubes & Globes (must be boxed)

MOBILE COMMUNITY RECYCLING CENTRE

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:

  • televisions (up to 60 inches or 153cm)
  • computers and accessories
  • monitors
  • laptops
  • gaming consoles
  • DVD & VCR players
  • printers
  • stereo systems
  • mobile phones and accessories
  • small electronic goods with a cord, including microwaves, toasters, hairdryers etc.

Residents must book a pick-up via Problem Waste or call Council’s Waste Hotline on 9806 5544.