What is the E-Waste drop off?

E-Waste Drop Off is an event which allows residents of the Georges River area to drop off their unwanted e-waste for free.
 

When is the E-Waste drop off?

E-Waste drop off will be held on the following dates. To register for the next event, please register here.

Date	Location	Time
Saturday 5 November 2022	Carlton Depot:  78 Planthurst Road Carlton	9.00am - 3:30pm

 

Accepted and unaccepted types of waste 

Accepted Waste	Unaccepted Waste
Televisions, set top boxes, DVD/video players, remote controls	Chemical Waste
Computers, laptops, monitors and computer accessories	White goods
Printers, scanners, fax machines and photocopiers	Furniture
Phones, mobile phones and accessories including headsets	Cardboard or plastic packaging
Electronic charges, cables, switches, and power boards
Electronic gaming devices and accessories
Small appliances such as toaster, microwaves, scales, calculators and more

Please note: it is advised that hard drives,laptops and computers have any personal information removed prior to drop off.
 

Where does my E-Waste go?

Councils E-waste contractors Tekflow remove the items from Councils drop off locations, the items are transported to Tekflow’s recycle and recovery centres in Minto and Auburn. Diverting hazardous material away from landfill and enabling the reuse and valuable resources contained in E-waste to be recovered. 95% of what is recovered is recycled.

View the A - Z Recycling Guide page for information on where to dispose other types of waste.

You can find regular updates on events and services on Council's What's On page and social media.