Community Recycling Events
Queensland
Saturday and Sunday 26/27 July 2008, 9am to 4pm
Location |
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|---|---|
| Darra | Brisbane City Council Works Depot. 38 Shamrock Road, Darra (UBD Map 198 Ref B12). |
| Lota | Brisbane City Council Lota Parks Depot, Herbert Street, Lota (UBD Map 163 K11) |
| Newmarket | Brisbane City Council. SES Depot, 66 Wilston Rd, Newmarket - enter from Erneton St. (UBD Map 139 Ref H14). |
| Northgate | Sims E-Recycling. 72 Crockford Street, Northgate (UBD Map 121 Ref B14) |
| Rochedale | Brisbane City Council. Rochedale Waste Depot, Gardner Road, Rochedale (UBD Map 202, Ref B18). |
| Toowong | Brisbane City Council Toowong Parks Depot, Josling Street, Toowong (UBD Map 159 A1) |
NSW
Saturday and Sunday 23/24 August 2008, 9m to 4pm - locations to be advised.
Victoria
There is year-round recycling accepted at Byteback locations throughout Victoria. For locations, collection times, and Byteback terms and conditions go to http://www.bytebackaustralia.com.au/.
Frequently Asked Questions (applicable only for the Queensland and NSW events)
What products can I recycle?
Any old computers, laptops, monitors or computer related peripherals of any brand.
What products are not accepted through Apple’s Recycle program?
We do not accept copiers, TVs, overhead projectors, batteries not integral to computer systems, cracked or broken CRT monitors, UPS units, contaminated equipment of any kind, or any other universal or hazardous waste prohibited by local, state or federal government.
What happens to my computer when it is recycled?
All electronic waste is processed by an Apple approved and authorised recycler in Australia. It is processed according to local, state and federal laws and in an environmentally controlled way to eliminate waste being needlessly dumped into landfill.
Each item is dismantled manually. Liberated materials are sorted into various product streams: metals, plastics, glass, cables and packaging. Commodities are weighed and then further processed.
Products are not refurbished, onsold as whole units or donated.
Is there a limit to how many items I can drop off?
A maximum of 20 computer systems will be allowed per car load, educational institutions excepted.
What should I do to secure the data on our systems?
Apple recommends that you archive all wanted data off your machine before you submit it for recycling. The hard drive will be physically destroyed so any data that remained on the drive will be lost
How should I dispose of batteries in my portable computer?
Your battery can remain inside the unit. If you have an extra battery, please tape over the contacts with electrical tape.
What about printer cartridges?
We will have collection bins for old printer cartridges at each of the recycling locations.
Is there a cash trade in being offered on my old machine?
No