Computers, printers, cartridges, mobile phones and mobile phone batteries can be recycled, but not at the kerbside.
Printer Cartridges
All types and brands of printer cartridges used in printers, photocopiers, multi-function centres and fax machines can be recycled. This includes:
- inkjet cartridges
- laser cartridges
- toner bottles
- fuser and drum kits
- print heads
- hoppers/containers/collectors and kits
- fax rolls
You can drop off used printer cartridges at the following local participating retailers:
Australia Post Strathfield
11 The Boulevarde
Strathfield NSW 2135
Australia Post Strathfield
2 -36 Weerroona Road
Strathfield NSW 2135
Harvey Norman Homebush West
Richmond Road
Homebush West NSW 2140
Dick Smith Electronics Chullora
2 Davidson Street
Chullora NSW 2190
Australia Post Chullora
Shop T13-T14 Chullora Market Place
Waterloo Road
Chullora NSW 2190
Australia Post Greenacre
187 Waterloo Road
Greenacre NSW 2190
Plastics and metals that cartridges are made out of do not break down. Toner dust can contain chemicals that are potentially hazardous to the environment if they leach from landfill into waterways and groundwater.
All of the cartridges dropped off at these locations are sent to a zero-waste-to-landfill facility with not one component of any cartridge sent for recycling ends up in landfill.
For further information on recycling printer cartridges visit Cartridges 4 Planet Ark or phone the Cartridges 4 Planet Ark hotline on 1800 24 24 73.
Mobile Phones
Your nearest mobile phone recycling drop off centre is at ANZ Strathfield, 6 The Boulevarde Strathfield. For furhter information on mobile phone recycling visit www.mobilemuster.com.au.
For further information on recycling electronic waste visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au or phone Council’s Waste Hotline on 9748 9611.
