The WMRC accepts the following e-waste items from the general public (household quantities only). This service is free of charge.
We accept:
- CD drives and floppy drives
- Circuit boards and other circuitry
- Christmas lights
- Computers, mouse, keyboards, hard drives and servers
- DVD players
- Electronic cables and wiring
- Fax machines
- Hairdryers
- Ipods, Ipads, tablets
- Irons (domestic)
- Laptops
- Microwaves
- Mobile phones
- Modems
- Monitors
- Printers (domestic)
- Scanners
- Televisions
- Toasters
- UPS systems
- Vacuum cleaners
Is it e-waste or can it be reused?
The table below is a handy checklist to help you work out what to do with your unwanted electrical items.
| Does it still work? | Donate it to charity or post it on Buy Nothing. Check out our page of reuse options to see which charities accept electronic items. |
| Can it be repaired? | Take it to a licensed electronic repairer, or if battery-operated, try your local Repair Lab or a Repair Cafe. |
| Is it a refrigerated item? | Old air conditioners, fridges and freezers can be dropped off at the West Metro Recycling Centre for safe de-gassing and recycling. A de-gassing fee applies. |
What happens to e-waste?
It’s taken to Total Green Recycling, who shred each item and separate out all the metals, minerals and plastics to be reused for new products. 90% of e-waste consists of materials that can be used again, like gold, silver, copper, aluminium and steel.
What about my data?
Once your phone, computer or external drive is taken to Total Green Recycling, they will ensure the complete and secure destruction of data. Devices are fully destroyed using a shredder and hammer mill. Any data on the devices becomes irretrievable.
Questions?
Call the Recycling Hotline 9384 6711.