What is E-waste?
E-waste is any item that has a plug, battery or power cord and includes e-cigarettes, televisions, computers, mobile phones, battery-operated toys, kitchen appliances and white goods.
Since 2019, it has been illegal to put e-waste in household rubbish or landfill in Victoria.
Keeping e-waste out of landfills protects the environment and human health and allows the recovery of valuable materials for reuse.
How to dispose of e-waste
Disposal of e-waste in general waste and landfills can cause fires and release hazardous chemicals into the air, soil and water.
Separation and correct disposal of e-waste reduces the risk of harm to human health and the environment. It enables the recovery of valuable materials for reuse, contributing to our transition to a circular economy.
Find out more
Visit Sustainability Victoria to find out:
Visit EPA for guidelines about how to safely manage e-waste and to find out more about the enforcement of Victoria’s e-waste ban.
Visit E-Stewardship in Australia - DCCEEW(opens in a new window) for information about the development of a mandatory product stewardship scheme, led by the Commonwealth Government, to enable the recovery of valuable materials from small electrical products and solar photovoltaic systems.
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