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Australia

Directory

  • Planet Ark – Recycling Near You
    Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT

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E-Waste / Computers

  • WMAA
    Sims E-Recycling specialises in the total recycling of redundant computer equipment, TVs, mobile phones and all other electronic material often referred to under the collective heading – “E-Waste”.

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Environment & Sustainability

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • Commercial Metal Recycler
    Currently runs the SmorgonSteel Great Scrap Round-up in rural areas. For more information see
    http://www.scrap.org.au/

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer firees. For more information go to above website or contact Lee Kernaghan on:
    Email: info@scrap.org.au
    Ph: 1300 669 102

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer firees. For more information go to above website or contact Lee Kernaghan on: Email: info@scrap.org.au Ph: 1300 669 102

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also has a search feature to find a 'Used Oil Facility' in your area.

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Recycling

  • Close The Loop
    The website of the company who set up with Planet Ark the Cartridges for Planet Ark program. Whilst specializing in recycling printer cartridges, they also operate e-Wood who recycle wood.

  • Collex

  • Green Pages Australia
    Comprehensive directory on all environmental issues with dedicated ‘Recycling’ section.

  • Planet Ark - Recycling Near You
    Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT

  • WMAA
    The website of the Waste Management Association of Australia (WMAA).

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Australian Capital Territory

Directory

  • Planet Ark – Recycling Near You
    Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Salvation Army
    Contact:
    Ph: 13 16 40
    Accept computer equipmment in working order. Offer pick up service, call or visit website to organize

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Recycling

  • Eco Action
    The Canberra Environment & Sustainability Resource Centre was established in 1974. linking today a number of regional environmental groups. The run a specific project for e-Waste.

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International

Recycling

  • BAN
    BAN (Basel Action Network) is the world's only organization focused on confronting the global environmental injustice and economic inefficiency of toxic trade

  • Dell New Zealand
    Dell has initiated a recycling program in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

  • Earth Economics
    Earth Economics has a mission of advancing and applying the science of ecological economics to promote healthy ecosystems.

  • Eco Web
    Your comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of environmental products & services, featuring 7'000 leading suppliers from 152 countries. Information about organisations, conferences and publications is complemented by editorial contributions from distinguished experts in their respective fields.

  • Invorminc
    INFORM’s mission is to enable business and industry to safeguard natural resources and human health through practices that make environmental stewardship and economic progress mutually attainable.

  • Molten Media New Zealand
    Molten Media is a self supporting community owned and operated trust.We are one of New Zealands oldest computer and electronics recyclers.

  • SVTC
    Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition is a diverse organization engaged in research, advocacy, and grassroots organizing to promote human health and environmental justice in response to the rapid growth of the high-tech industry.

  • The Ark
    The Ark works with New Zealand Businesses to utilize the computers that have reached the end of the companies useful life and the refurbish them to provide cost effective computing resources for our schools and learning institutes.

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New South Wales

Directory

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Computer Bank NSW
    Can drop equipment off at office in Seven Hills – 7 days
    Contact:
    195 Prospect Highway
    Seven Hills (opp. Seven Hills Public School)
    Contact: Dan Treacy
    Ph: 02 4951 4948
    Mob: 0410 526 200
    donations@cbnsw.org.au

  • Disposal and recycling of hazardous and non chemical waste
    Commercial Recycler – chemical, packaging, etc
    Contact:
    12 Bushells Place
    Wheterill Park NSW 2164
    Ph: 02 9604 7533
    Fx: 02 9604 9744
    enquiries@chemsal.com.au

  • Tad Computer Loan Service
    Computers for disadvantaged groups
    Contact:
    Beecroft NSW
    Mob: 0409 010 950
    director@ciaops.com

  • Transforming e-Waste into e-Commerce
    MRI Australia offers End-of-Life and End-of-Use solutions for computer and telecommunications equipment through environmentally innovative refurbishment, remarketing and recycling - a total service company. Opening Hours for drop offs: Mon. to Fri. – 8am to 4pm.
    Contact:
    Mandoon Road
    Giraween NSW 2145
    Ph: 02 9631 3666

  • Your Partner for End of Life Recycling of E-Waste
    Sims E-Recycling specialises in the total recycling of redundant computer equipment, TVs, mobile phones and all other electronic material
    Contact:
    Brendan Clearkin
    Email: bclearkin@au.sims-group.com
    Ph: 02 9820 8500
    Fx: 02 9820 8599
    79 Airds Road
    Minto
    NSW 2566

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Environment & Sustainability

  • It's A Living Thing
    Our environment - it's a living thing is the overarching environmental education program of the NSW Government. This state-wide initiative motivates and encourages people to adopt environmentally sustainable lifestyles

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General

  • Clothing & Goods
    Help the environment and your community by donating your quality used clothing, furniture and homewares.

  • Reverse Garbage Co-op
    Resell equipment for creative community use (artists schools, etc)
    Contact:
    Ph: 02 9569 3132

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • Smorgon Steel Recycling
    Numerous locations across State
    Contact:
    53 – 57 Riverside Road
    Chipping North NSW 2170
    Ph: 02 9755 3000
    Fx: 02 9755 3368
    crmorgan@smorgonsteel.com.au

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    A program for rural areas. Smorgon Steel will collect almost any scrap metal over 5 tonnes and pay a fair value. They will also donate $15 to the volunteer fire brigades.
    Contact:
    Ph: 1300 669 102
    info@scrap.org.au

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also provides a Oil Directory to help you find the neares oil drop-off station.

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Recycling

  • Sydney Scrap Metal Recycling Centre
    Recycling Scrap metal, E waste computers, Cars, Plastic, Cardboard, Catalytic Converter. Bins 3m3 upto 30m3. Rubbish removal available. We service all areas of Sydney, Western Sydney, Blue Moutains, Wollongong, Central tableland

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Northern Territory

Directory

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Queensland

Directory

  • Planet Ark – Recycling Near You
    Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Sims E-Recycling Queensland Office
    Commercial Recycler of Computer and other white goods.
    Contact details:
    72 Crockford Street
    Northgate QLD 4013
    Ph: 07 3266 3655 or
    Ph: 07 3266 5429

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General

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • Commercial Metal Recycler
    Commercial Metal Recycler
    Currently runs the SmorgonSteel Great Scrap Round-up in rural areas. For more information see http://www.scrap.org.au/

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer firees. For more information

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also has a search feature to find a 'Used Oil Facility' in your area

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Recycling

  • ABC
    An interesting background article on waste.

  • Keep Australia Beautiful
    Keep Australia Beautiful – Queensland provides a recycling directory for Queensland.

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South Australia

Directory

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E-Waste / Computers

  • E-Cycle Recovery
    A South Australian company, EPA licensed, we specialise in de-manufacturing all electronic and electrical (e-waste) items to achieve outcomes that reflect the highest concern for the environment.
    Contact:
    352 Richmond Road
    Netley SA 5037
    Ph: 08 8354 2044
    ecycle@optusnet.com.au

  • HMR Adelaide Branch
    Contact:
    Provides commercial recovery, re-marketing and recycling services.
    HMR Adelaide Branch
    15 Francis Road
    Wingfield SA 5013
    Ph: 08 8445 9599
    Fx: 08 8345 0754
    hmradelaide@hmrgroup.com

  • IT Share SA (Computer Bank)
    Contact:
    Ph: 08 8339 3116

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Environment & Sustainability

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General

  • Zero Waste
    This Government of South Australia website promotes waste management practices that, as far as possible, eliminate waste or its consignment to landfill; advance the development of resource recovery and recycling, and are based on an integrated strategy for the State. It provides an excellent recycling information directory.

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • SmorgonSteel Recycling
    Commercial Metal Recycler. Currently runs the Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up in rural areas. For more information see http://www.scrap.org.au/
    Contact:
    SA Head Office
    118 – 126 Bedford St
    Gillman SA 5013
    PH: 08 8247 9288
    Fx: 08 8347 9254

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also has a search feature to find a 'Used Oil Facility' in your area

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Tasmania

Directory

  • Planet Ark – Recycling Near You
    Don't dump it, recycle it! This is the Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council AREA or PRODUCT

  • Tasmania’s Waste Recovery and Recycling Directory
    The What, How and Where of recyling in Tasmania.
    Contact:
    Waste Minimisation Officer
    134 Macquarie Street
    PO Box 1751
    HOBART TAS 7001
    Phone: 03 6233 6518
    Fax: 03 6233 3800
    Email: EnvironmentEnquiries@environment.tas.gov.au

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Compassionate Computers
    Volunteers refurbish computers and donate to seniors.
    Contact:
    Ph: 03 6261 1457
    linkingseniors@bigpond.com

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Environment & Sustainability

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • Smorgon Steel Recycling
    Numerous locations across State Contact:
    Lot 1 Mobil Road
    BELL BAY TAS 7253
    Ph: 03 6382 9602
    Fx: 03 6382 9611
    Email: jcowley@smorgonsteel.com.au

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    A program for rural areas. Smorgon Steel will collect almost any scrap metal over 5 tonnes and pay a fair value. They will also donate $15 to the volunteer fire brigades.
    Contact:
    Ph: 1300 669 102
    E-mail: info@scrap.org.au

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Victoria

Directory

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Australian Computer Recyclers
    Commercial Recycler – chemical of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and other proudcts
    Contact:
    83 Dohertys Road
    Laverton North VIC 3026
    Ph: 03 9369 4222
    Fx: 03 9369 4380
    enquiries@chemsal.com.au

  • Com.IT Computer Recycling
    Refurbished and donated to state based charities
    Contact:
    Ph: 03 9416 2604
    comit@com-it.net.au

  • Computerbank in Victoria
    Recycle donated computers with quality free software and distribute them to disadvantaged individuals and community groups.
    Contact:
    92 Rosslyn Street
    West Melbourne VIC 3003
    (Pls call first)
    Ph: 03 9600 9161
    (10am to 5pm Thursday & Friday)
    mailkylie@optushome.com.au

  • HMR Melbourne Branch
    Provides commercial recovery, re-marketing and recycling services.
    Contact:
    Unit 1 / 653 -661 Waterdale Road
    Heidelberg West VIC 3081
    Ph: 03 9458 4888
    Fx: 03 9458 5500

  • Mission Australia
    Refurbished by Work for the Dole and donated to disadvantaged groups
    Contact:
    Ph: 03 8615 2214
    milick@mission.com.au

  • MRI (Aust) Pty Ltd
    MRI Australia offers End-of-Life and End-of-Use solutions for computer and telecommunications equipment through environmentally innovative refurbishment, remarketing and recycling - a total service company.
    Contact:
    20-24 Dennis Street
    Campbellfield VIC 3061
    Ph: 03 9305 4611
    mri@mri.com.au

  • RPDS – Rural and Peninsula Disability Service
    Program for Mornington Peninsula disabled and elderly
    Contact:
    Ph: 03 5978 5055

  • Your Partner for End of Life Recycling of E-Waste
    Sims E-Recycling specialises in the total recycling of redundant computer equipment, TVs, mobile phones and all other electronic material
    Contact:
    Business Manager
    275-281 Boundary Road
    Braeside
    Victoria 3195
    rjones@au.sims-group.com

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Environment & Sustainability

  • Environment Victoria
    Environment Victoria has been helping Victorians reduce their ecological footprint for over 30 years. EV is the state’s peak non-governmental environmental group and have the support of 150 organizations.

  • Sustainability Australia
    Sustainability Victoria's purpose is to show the way to using our resources more efficiently and reducing our everyday environmental impacts.

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Metals

  • Commercial Metal Recycler
    Commercial Metal Recycler
    Currently runs the SmorgonSteel Great Scrap Round-up in rural areas. For more information see http://www.scrap.org.au/

  • The Smorgon Steel Great Scrap Round-up
    Smorgon Steel will be collecting almost any scrap metal over five tonnes paying a fair value. Plus, Smorgon Steel will donate $15 per tonne directly to the volunteer firees. For more information go to above website or contact Lee Kernaghan on:
    Email: info@scrap.org.au
    Ph: 1300 669 102

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also has a search feature to find a 'Used Oil Facility' in your area

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Western Australia

Directory

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E-Waste / Computers

  • Computer Angels (Computer Bank)
    Refurbish and distribute used computer equipment to people in the community who could otherwise not afford a computer and also provide training.
    Contact:
    1/47 Tate St
    Bentley WA
    Ph: 03 8586 7708
    Please call before dropping equipment off.

  • Computer Recycle-it Centre
    Recover, Recycle, Reuse and Resell of computing products is the prime focus. One of the company's aim is to provide quality second hand equipment to the community.
    Contact:
    Shop 2/ 27 Collingwood Street
    Osborne Park 6017
    Ph: 08 9244 9048
    info@recycleit.net

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General

  • Recycle at Work
    An effort spearheaded by Amcor Recycling designed to make recycling of all materials a normal part of workplace practice in WA. The website provides advise and directions on recycling.

  • Ruggies Recycling
    Ruggies is a volunteer organization operating in a number of mining communities. Members are encouraged to develop an environmental waste management program which operates effectively and efficiently through the promotion of the 3Rs – REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE. Ruggies Recycling is a program dedicated to promoting activities and attitudes that will generate a sustainable future and benefits both Princess Margaret Hospital for Children and Royal Flying Doctor Service.

  • Zero Waste
    A Western Australia government initiative. The website provides a wide range of information.

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Ink Cartridges

  • Cartridges 4 Planet Ark
    Collects through post offices and Harvey Norman shops. Visit website for collection locations.

  • Corporate Recycling
    Will provide & collect free cartridge recycling box to businesses
    Contact:
    Ph: 1800 737 328 toll free

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Mobile Phones

  • Clean Up Mobile Phones
    Provides postage paid mobile phone envelopes. Businesses and community groups can also set up collection point for staff or the public.
    Contact:
    PH: 1800 282 329
    mobilephones@cleanup.com.au

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Oil

  • Used Oil Recycling
    This web site contains information on how to correctly dispose of your used oil, uses for recycled oil and effects that used oil can have on the environment. It also has a search feature to find a 'Used Oil Facility' in your area

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