E-waste materials can be dropped off for FREE at all Council waste facilities:
- Adelong
- Batlow
- Khancoban
- Talbingo
- Tumbarumba
- Tumut
E-waste includes materials such as:
- Televisions
- Computers
- Keyboards, mouse, joysticks
- VCRs, DVD players, gaming consoles, HiFi equipment
- Faxes, printers and multi-functions Laptops, tablets
E-waste is a growing problem in Australia. Computers contain a variety of different components and many of which are toxic and can cause environmental damage if sent to landfill. They also contain valuable resources such as gold. By dropping them off at a local transfer station you can ensure these resources are being recovered and not causing environmental damage.
The following materials are NOT accepted under the E-waste program and will be charged the minimum mixed waste charge:
- Broken televisions/screens
- Products contaminated with hazardous materials
- Power tools
- Appliances/microwaves
- Universal power supplies
Snowy Valleys Council Resource Recovery Centres. Details for locations, fees and opening times click here.