A pile of old electronics and e-waste ready for recycling collection in Sydney

E-Waste Disposal in Sydney: What to Do With Old Electronics

In NSW it's illegal to put e-waste in your general rubbish bin. Old TVs, computers, phones and appliances must be recycled — you can drop them at a council e-waste centre, use a retailer take-back program, or book a removal service that recycles them for you.

What counts as e-waste?

  • TVs, monitors and computers
  • Phones, tablets and laptops
  • Printers, cables and chargers
  • Small appliances and power tools
  • Batteries (recycled separately)

How to dispose of e-waste in Sydney

1. Council e-waste drop-off

Most Sydney councils run e-waste drop-off points or collection events. Free, but you transport it yourself and they're not always open when you need them.

2. Retailer take-back

Some electronics retailers take back old devices when you buy new, and there are national programs for TVs and computers.

3. Same-day e-waste removal

The easiest option for bulky or multiple items — we collect from your door and send everything to licensed e-waste recycling.

Why it matters

E-waste contains valuable recoverable materials and hazardous components that shouldn't go to landfill. Recycling it recovers metals and keeps toxins out of the environment — which is the whole point of doing it properly.

Book e-waste removal

Recycle Corp collects and responsibly recycles electronics across Sydney — book a junk removal with an upfront price. Got a mattress to go too? Book a flat-$80 mattress pickup.

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