Free eWaste Drop-Off Recycling Service
Do you have any unwanted portable electronic items that you no longer need?
From 9:00am to noon on selected Saturdays at various locations we will accept the following items for recycling:
- All hand held electronic items
- Microwave ovens
- Televisions, VCR’s, DVD players, stereos
- Mobile phones
- Computers, printers, fax machines
- Portable kitchen appliances
Conditions apply:
- The service is for residents use only
- No commercial quantities will be accepted
- Residents must provide ID to staff on disposal of goods
- Acceptance of product is at the sole discretion of the collection agent
- No white goods will be accepted
- No trailers will be accepted
Drop off dates and locations by council area
CESSNOCK
| Date | Location |
| 3rd March 2012……….
2nd June 2012 ………. 8th September 2012 ………. 1st December 2012 |
8.00am-12 Noon Turner Park Aberdare Road, Aberdare……….
TBA …………. TBA …………. TBA …………. |
LAKE MACQUARIE
| Date | Location |
|
4th February 2012 ………. 12th May 2012 ………. 4th August 2012 ………. 3rd November 2012 |
8am-12 Noon Solo Waste Oakdale Road Gateshead ………………….. 8.00am-12 Noon Solo Waste Oakdale Road Gateshead …………………………. 8.00am-12 Noon Solo Waste Oakdale Road Gateshead ………………………… 8.00am-12 Noon Solo Waste Oakdale Road Gateshead ………………………….
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MAITLAND
| Date | Location |
|
18th February 2012 ………. 14th April 2012 ………. 7th July 2012 ………. 27th October 2012 |
8.00am-12 Noon Maitland Council Works DepotMetford Road, Metford …………. 8.00am-12 Noon Maitland Council Works Depot Metford Road, Metford ………… 8.00am-12 Noon Maitland Council Works Depot Metford Road, Metford ………. 8.00am-12 Noon Maitland Council Works Depot Metford Road, Metford ……….. |
PORT STEPHENS
| Date | Location |
| 28th April 2012……….
13th October 2012 |
8.00am-12 Noon Port Stephens Council Admin Car ParkRaymond Terrace ………. 8.00am-12 Noon Port Stephens Council Admin Car Park Raymond Terrace |
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
| Dates | Location |
| 31st March 2012 | 8.00am-12 Noon |
MUSWELLBROOK CITY COUNCIL
| 2012 | TBA |
| Dates for eWaste Drop off Days for 2012 are to be announced |
Strictly NO Pedestrians – Vehicles Only
Free E-Waste Drop-Off Recycling Service Statistics
Lake Macquarie
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 12 |
| Tonnes collected: | 129.638 |
| Kilograms collected: | 129638 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 40% |
| Televisions: | 46% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 14% |
| Mobile phones: | 780 |
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Cessnock
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 10 |
| Tonnes collected: | 56.773 |
| Kilograms collected: | 56773 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 45% |
| Televisions: | 40% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 15% |
| Mobile phones: | 133 |
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Maitland
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 10 |
| Tonnes collected: | 128.310 |
| Kilograms collected: | 128310 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 45% |
| Televisions: | 40% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 15% |
| Mobile phones: | 150 |
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Port Stephens
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 10 |
| Tonnes collected: | 90.549 |
| Kilograms collected: | 90549 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 45% |
| Televisions: | 40% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 15% |
| Mobile phones: | 80 |
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Newcastle
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 10 |
| Tonnes collected: | 144.660 |
| Kilograms collected: | 144660 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 42% |
| Televisions: | 43% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 14% |
| Mobile phones: | 141 |
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Muswellbrook
Totals to date: |
|
| Total Events: | 1 |
| Tonnes collected: | 9.42 |
| Kilograms collected: | 9420 |
Percentage of disposed product: |
|
| Computers and monitors: | 41% |
| Televisions: | 43% |
| Assorted electrical items: | 12% |
| Mobile phones: | 5 |
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E-Waste can be dropped off at both the Salamander Bay Recycling Centre and Waste Transfer Station on an ongoing basis. (no monitors or TV’s accepted). Residents of Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Muswellbrook and Newcastle can access the eWaste service using dedicated collection bins located at their respective Council Waste Management Facilities. Operating times and access condition inquiries should be directed to your local council.
- If you are disposing of a computer, remember it is your responsibility to ensure that all private or confidential data is removed from the hard drive prior to disposal.
- Weight limits do apply.
- Strictly for residents use only and commercial loads will be turned away.