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Recycling - Closing the Loop
E-Waste
Computers
Green PC
Green PC uses donations to refurbish and sell to the community at a low cost. Green PC refurbishes used computers received from government and organisations and makes them available to those who might not usually be able to afford a new computer system.
For more information contact Green PC on 1300 306 645 or visit www.greenpc.com.au
ByteBack
Byteback is a free computer take-back program to help people dispose of unwanted computer equipment responsibly. Individuals and small businesses can deposit unwanted computer equipment at Byteback locations. There is a limit of 10 items per visit.
- Officeworks Dandenong
26-36 Princes Highway, Dandenong - Boroondara Waste Transfer Station
648 Riversdale Road, Camberwell
For more information visit ByteBack on www.bytebackaustralia.com.au/
Mobile Phones
Mobile Muster
Mobile Muster is the official national recycling program of the mobile phone industry in Australia with an overall aim of preventing mobile phones ending up in landfill. The program collects and recycles mobile phone handsets, batteries and accessories from mobile phone retailers, local councils, government agencies, businesses and individuals.
- City of Monash - Civic Centre
293 Springvale Road, Glen Waverley - City of Monash - Waste Transfer Station & Recycling Centre
380 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill
Alternatively, locate your closest Mobile Muster collection point by visiting: www.mobilemuster.com.au/recycle.aspx
For more information on Mobile Muster visit: www.mobilemuster.com.au
Other Recyclables
Recycling Near You
Don't dump it, recycle it! The 'Recycling Near You' website is a search engine provided by Planet Ark and Sensis. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT. An excellent way to find out how to recycle all those unwanted goods from your home or business.
For more information visit: www.recyclingnearyou.com.au
FreeCycle
This site is about recycling goods but not charging for them or being charged to take them to the local rubbish tip. This site is absolutely free to use, however Freecycle does appreciate a small donation from customers that do get value from the services available.
For more information on how you can give away unwanted items visit: www.freecycle.org.au
Updated: 20 March 2009
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