Vacuum cleaners
Vacuum cleaners must not go in your household recycling bins.
Disposal options
- If reusable, drop off for free at Goodies Junction at:
- Cordless vacuums contain batteries and are classified as hazardous waste. Removable batteries can be recycled through the B-cycle program, while embedded batteries should be dropped off at the hazardous waste area at:
- Placed in your landfill bin.
Why?
Currently, Australia does not have a national recycling scheme for electrical appliances. Existing schemes cover TVs, computers, mobile phones and printer cartridges. Without a specific program, vacuum cleaners must be disposed of in landfill.
Related items
This may include vacuum cleaners; electrical appliances; working appliances; cleaners.