E-waste Collection Service
Green Collect is a social enterprise offering work and training opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to employment. Green Collect's reUSE program aims to reduce waste, encourage reuse and support community groups with limited resources.
What do they collect?
Anything and everything electronic!Televisions, Computers, Monitors, Laptops, Printers, Computer Peripherals, Mobile phones, Telephones, DVDs/VCRs/ Stereos, Inkjet, Laser & Toner Cartridges, Fax Machines, Copiers, Batteries, Cd's and Videos
The problem
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E-waste is the fastest growing source of waste, growing three times faster than regular waste. There are an estimated 9.2 million computers in use around Australia. It is expected that over this year a further 2.1 million computers will enter the market, while 3 million will reach the end of their life. Presently only 3% of e-waste is recycled.
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Landfilling e-waste is hazardous to the environment and human health because substances such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and nickel can leach out into the ground and water. These substances have been associated with diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders.
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Our local e-waste isn’t just accumulating in our landfills, but is often shipped oversees to countries such as China, Nigeria and Indonesia, where it threatens the health of these communities. See more at www.ban.org
Green Collect Service
- Collection from Melbourne's CBD and inner Suburbs
- Collections charged per kilogram
- Minimum pickup of 25kgs.
- Working items are re-sold through our eekos retail store, Reuse program and network of community groups.
- All other items are broken down with components recycled.
- Recycling processed in Australia in partnership with PGM Refiners, Narree Warren.
- Secure disposal can be requested.
Don’ t dump it… Reuse! Recycle !
For more information please contact Nick on 0417 114 492 or email nick.ray@greencollect.org
