Sydneysiders can drop off their unwanted electronic items at the City of Sydney’s next e-waste collection day.

The upcoming e-waste collection day will be held on Saturday 25 November from 9am until 3pm at the Sydney Park Depot, Barwon Park Road, St Peters.

The event seeks to help Sydneysiders to easily recycle electronic goods and to keep toxic chemicals out of the landfill.

The Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the e-waste collection days are becoming increasingly popular, and that more than 433 tonnes of electronic waste have been collected during the e-waste collection day over the past five years.

Items including old televisions, computers, photocopiers, scanners, projectors, computer peripherals, electronic games, electronic components, phones, vacuum cleaners, microwaves, and power tools can be dropped off.

“The electronic waste we collect is sent to a facility where 95 per cent of the raw materials are recycled and used in new products. Most electronic devices contain precious metals such as copper, silver, and gold. By extracting them, we’re reducing the need to mine more finite natural resources,” the Lord Mayor said. 

“By recycling electronic waste properly, we’re reducing the amount of harmful chemicals including lead, mercury, and arsenic ending up in landfill,” she added.
Moreover, the City of Sydney recently announced weekly trials of e-waste pickups, which invite residents to book in a free pick-up each week. 

“It won’t be long before our residents are eligible for free weekly e-waste collections from the kerbside or apartment bin rooms, following the adoption of our new waste strategy and action plan,” the Lord Mayor said.