E-waste contains both hazardous and valuable materials that can be recovered when they reach the end of their working life.
The amount of e-waste (electronic waste) we create is growing up to three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia. It covers a range of items we all use in our daily working and home lives, including televisions, computers, mobilephones, kitchen appliances and whitegoods.
These items contain both hazardous and valuable materials that can be recovered when they reach the end of their working life.
Acknowledging the risks and opportunities associated with e-waste, the Victorian Government is banning e-waste from Victoria’s landfill from 1July 2019.
Source:Vic State Govt. Website