Computers and computer accessories
Computers and computer accessories can be reused or recycled. Make sure that you permanently delete all files and programs on your computer’s hard drive before recycling or giving away.
Disposal options
- Consider businesses who accept working and/or non- working computers and equipment for re-using and/or recycling:
- Tech Shed Phone: 6196 8630
- WV Technologies provides a secure disposal service for businesses. Fyshwick Ph: 1300 989 177
- If reusable, drop off free at Goodies Junction at:
- Computers and some accessories may be dropped off for free as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme at:
- Television, computer and accessory items – free drop off
- Computers and laptops
- Computer monitors and screens
- Keyboard and mouse
- Televisions
- Remote controls
- Headphones (wired only)
- Gaming consoles, gaming controllers, handheld gaming devices
- Speakers, stereo, amplifier (non-wood and hard wired only)
- Cameras: digital, analogue, camcorder, video recorders, webcams
- Streaming devices, set top boxes, smart home devices
- CD/DVD player, CD/DVD burner, CD/DVD drive
- VHS player, Cassette player
- Photocopier, scanner, printer, projector, fax machine (remove toner and ink)
- Hard drives, modems, routers, switches, access points, networking devices, servers
- Cables, cords, adapters, wall charger, AC adapter, electrical transformers, static converters
- Motherboard, memory card, network card, sound card, video card
- Circuit boards (Limit of 20 for A4 size or smaller, and maximum 10 for up to A2 size)
- Battery powered items – free drop off
- Mobile phones
- Tablet, iPad – embedded battery
- Gaming devices – embedded battery
- Headphones – battery powered or rechargeable
- Speakers - battery powered or rechargeable only
- Trade-in and Take Back programs
Some stores offer trade-in or recycling programs on some items. Contact the store directly for more information. - Donate your computer
- Commercial quantities
Limit of 15 items per person (a keyboard, mouse and monitor equals one item).
Note: Batteries must be removed from all items. Items with embedded batteries may be dropped off for free at the Hazardous waste area of the Resource Management Centre.
Battery powered computers and accessories with embedded or rechargeable batteries may be dropped off for free in the hazardous waste area of the Resource Management Centre:
Tech Shed may accept some computers and accessories in any condition. Their program provides affordable computers for pensioners, disability clients, education, students, and charities. Contact Tech Shed directly for more information.
These businesses provide secure disposals of computer equipment. Service fees may apply. Contact directly for more information.
Why?
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme diverts materials away from landfill and enables the reuse of valuable resources.
Related items
This may include computer screens; computer mice; monitor; PC; lap-top; screens; desktop monitor; drives; printers; cables; scanner; i-pads; tablets; Macbooks; Apple computers.