Electronics and e-waste

Electronic waste (e-waste) includes any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted – from phones and laptops to power tools, televisions and lighting. By recycling your e-waste responsibly, you are helping reduce the risk of fire, recover valuable materials and support a cleaner, safer Towong Shire.

E-waste banned from landfill

Under Victorian law, e-waste must not be placed in any kerbside bin – this includes your general waste and recycling bins. These items can contain hazardous materials and valuable resources that should be recovered, not buried in landfill.

Placing e-waste in household bins also creates a serious fire risk, particularly from items containing lithium or button batteries. Fires can start in collection trucks and pose a danger to staff, infrastructure and the wider community.

What can be recycled?

You can drop off non-bulky e-waste for free at any of Towong Shire’s Resource Recovery Centres. Common e-waste items we accept include:

• Appliances (large and small)
• Mobile phones and accessories
• Televisions and screens
• Power tools and electrical equipment
• Batteries (lithium, alkaline, button)
• Lighting (LED and fluorescent)

Bulky items such as TV and monitors microwaves are charged at a per kilo rate.