Electronic Waste (E-waste)

Electronic waste is no longer permitted to be disposed in your household bins.

Electrical waste or ‘e-waste’ is any item with a plug, battery or power cord that is no longer working or wanted. Plugs, chargers and cords are also considered E-waste.

In 2019, it became illegal to dispose of E-waste in your household bins in Victoria. These items contain harmful chemicals, as well as precious metals that can be recycled.

E-waste can be placed out in Hard Rubbish collections for appropriate disposal. Collect small items can be collected together in a box clearly marked ‘E-waste’.

E-waste can be taken to waste transfer stations for disposal. This may incur a small fee.

Some electronics and office supply stores provide free drop off for computer and TV recycling. Contact the store or their website for more information.

Examples of items that are considered e-waste include:

Childrens battery-powered toys – e.g. talking dolls, remote control cars, walking/moving/light-up toys

Kitchen items – digital kitchen scales, blender, toaster, kettle, electric frying pan

Office supplies – desk lamp, calculator, computers, tablets, portable drives, radio/CD player, camera

Other household items – portable heater, bathroom scales, hairdryer, alarm clock, massage gun, blood pressure monitor, baby monitor

Garage/outdoor items – bug lamp, outdoor/work light, electric tools, stud finder, torch, portable jump start pack, electric scooter/bike