Big e‑waste turnout

A vintage dial telephone and slide projector were among the quirky items dropped off at Council’s free e-waste drop-off day on Sunday 1 March.

More than 600 people emptied their car boots of unwanted electrical goods, marking a 20 percent increase from the previous collection day.

More than 250 computers were dropped off at the Mosman Square Carpark, with residents parting ways with 120 televisions.

People also bid farewell to stereo equipment, DVDs, heaters and fans, along with plenty of smaller items like batteries, mobiles and light globes.

Destined for landfill, many of these items will now be given a new life through Council’s recycling project.

Unwanted electronic goods contain finite resources such as gold, copper and silver, as well as materials that can be environmentally toxic if they end up in landfill, such as lead and mercury. 

Council’s next biannual e-waste drop-off event will be held on Sunday 30 August, from 9am to 4pm.

Check the e-waste page for more details on where and how to recycle.