Free e-waste recycling now available in the South Burnett
South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to announce the implementation of a free e-waste recycling service in the region.
E-waste can be deposited for recycling in dedicated e-waste skip bins located at the Kingaroy, Murgon, Wondai and Nanango Waste Facilities.
The dedicated e-waste skip bins can accept the following items:
- Televisions including Plasma televisions; Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) televisions; Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) televisions and Rear Projection televisions.
- Computer Equipment including portable processing machines (i.e. laptops, notebooks & palmtops); Desktops/Central Processing Units (CPUs); computer monitors; printers; multi-function devices that print, copy, scan and/or fax; cards & motherboards; web cameras; compact disk drives; digital video disk drives; hard drives; floppy drives; mouse & trackball; scanners; keyboards; joysticks & gamepads and electrical transformers designed to be housed in the same cabinet as the CPU.
- Small electrical items with a power source including power tools; kettles; microwaves; heaters; toasters and hair dryers.
Disposal of e-waste through Council’s regular waste collection service is not encouraged and recycling of e-waste can often be difficult as they contain materials that require specialised recycling.
Portfolio holder for Waste Management Councillor Roz Frohloff says the South Burnett is continually developing its waste and recycling programmes.
“Council is constantly looking for ways to implement and enhance recycling options within the South Burnett and we are excited to be able to offer e-waste recycling free of cost to the public,” said Councillor Roz Frohloff.
“The implementation of e-waste recycling at Council’s major waste facilities will make it easier for South Burnett residents to dispose of their e-waste responsibly.”
Council’s e-waste recycling program compliments Council’s participation in the MobileMuster program where old mobile phones can be deposited in designated receptacles at Council’s Customer Service Centres.
For further information contact Council’s Waste Management team by phone on 4189 9100 or email info@southburnett.qld.gov.au.
