Electronics (e-waste)

Many people don’t know where to take their unwanted electronics and IT assets, so they send them to the landfill. But these items often contain hazardous materials and should be recycled or disposed of properly to avoid environmental damage. With a Waste Sense e-waste solution, there’s no need to contribute your electronic waste in landfill.

We’re committed to diverting as much electronic waste from landfill as possible. Let us organise for the e-waste from your business to be collected and recycled or disposed of responsibly. From mobile phones and computers to televisions and power cables, we can make responsible disposal easy.

How does e-waste impact the environment?

The volume of e-waste being produced is growing between 8% and 11% each year, making it one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world. Most electronic devices and appliances comprise materials such as mercury, nickel, lead and zinc. When exposed to the elements, these materials heat up and release toxins into the air, soil, and local waterways. This can have a serious impact on the health of local communities and wildlife. When recycled properly, 90-95% of e-waste components can be recovered.

Start recycling your e-waste today

To help protect our environment, state governments have begun to ban e-waste from landfill. That means e-waste can no longer go in any bin. But when it comes to recycling your old, unused or broken electronic appliances with WasteSense, it couldn’t be easier. If you’re a business or government organisation, you can include e-waste collection as part of your waste management solution. We service thousands of businesses all across Australia, helping them to do their part to keep e-waste out of landfill sites.

40,000 metres

of waste recycled annually

40+ years

of experience in the waste industry

500+ customers

and all waste types serviced