How to Recycle Your Electronic Waste the Right Way

Five simple steps

So How Do You Recycle E-Waste Responsibly?

1. Resell or Donate It First

If your old electronics or appliances still work and simply aren't needed anymore, don't scrap them. Re-sell them or donate them to charities and women's shelters in your area – giving them a second life is always better than recycling.

2. Check Planet Ark for Recycling Tips

Check out Planet Ark's electrical recycling guide for tips on how to recycle specific types of e-waste appropriately and safely.

3. Find a Local Recycling Agency

Then research local recycling agencies near you. TechCollect is a good place to start – it's a national e-waste recycling program with drop-off points across Australia for old computers, TVs and other electronic equipment. Officeworks also runs its own recycling program, and lots of businesses like Officeworks will recycle your batteries, old phones and ink cartridges. Harvey Norman and Appliance Online will take your old goods on purchase of a new one. These places then completely recycle and re-purpose the materials.

4. Consume Less

If you don't have to upgrade, then don't. Consider the environment when making purchasing decisions – can you buy a re-purposed or refurbished device instead of a brand-new one?

5. Book Triforce to Take Away Your Old Appliances

Old air-conditioners, ceiling fans, lights, ovens and more – if you book in a job with us, we'll take all this stuff away for you and dispose of it properly so you don't have to worry. We also take away all the packaging that comes with new materials. If you need a hand safely installing the replacement, our appliance installation service covers that too.