Take your e-waste to a better place

Published on 14 July 2020

Did you know you can drop off electronic waste (e-waste) at Council’s transfer stations for free?

It has been one year since the Victorian Government banned all electronic waste (e-waste) from landfill.

All electronic items including fridges, washing machines, TVs and other household electrical appliances can be disposed of at no charge at Council’s three transfer stations along with all other recyclable materials.

E-waste has been banned from kerbside collection bins to ensure potentially hazardous and valuable materials are kept out of landfill and the soil, according to Director Assets and Operations, Shane Walden.

“While many residents had been vigilant in ensuring e-waste was kept out of household bins, we can do better,” Mr Walden said.

“Recent bin audits have shown some electronic items have been incorrectly placed in household bins. We’ve also seen illegal dumping of e-waste across the shire.

“We urge residents to do the right thing and take e-waste to your nearest transfer station, where you can drop it off for free.

“By doing this you can help us preserve our beautiful environment and keep our shire litter free.”

Mr Walden said illegal dumping should be reported to Council.