Environmentally-friendly Mac products.
Community Recycling Events
Canberra: 15-16 August 2009 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
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| Mitchell | Mitchell Resource Management Centre, Flemington Road, Mitchell |
| Mugga Lane | Mugga Lane Resource Management Centre, Mugga Lane, Symonston |
| Greenway | Park n Ride carpark, corner of Cowlishaw and Anketell Streets, Greenway |
| Queanbeyan | Waste Minimisation Centre, 5 Lorn Road, Queanbeyan |
Education Institutions in Canberra with large E-Waste volumes (more than a car load) must register here before Friday, August 14.
Perth: 6-7 June 2009 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Location |
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| Canning Vale | Regional Resources Recovery Centre, 350 Bannister Road, Canning Vale |
| Town of Cottesloe | City of Cottesloe Public Carpark, Napier Street, Cottesloe |
| Mindarie | Tamala Park Administration Centre Carpark, 1700 Marmion Avenue, Mindarie |
| City of Perth | Langley Park, Cnr Hill Street & Terrace Road, Perth |
| Baldavis | Miller Road Landfill Facility, Millar Road, Baldavis |
| Spearwood | Sims E-Recycling, 174 Barrington Street, Spearwood |
| Stirling | City of Stirling Administration Centre, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling |
| South Perth | City of South Perth - Lesser Hall Car Park, Cnr South Terrace and Sandgate Street, South Perth |
| Middle Swan | Operations Centre Car Park, Cnr Great Northern and Bishop Road, (Enter of Great Northern Highway), Middle Swan. |
Brisbane: 27-28 June 2009 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Location |
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| Cleveland | Redland Council, Wellington St and South St, Cleveland. |
| Darra | Brisbane City Council Works Depot, 38 Shamrock Road (UBD: Map 198 Ref B12) |
| Lota | Brisbane City Council, Melaleuca Environmental Park – BCC Works Depot, Herbert Street (UBD: Map 163 Ref K11) |
| Newmarket | Brisbane City Council, SES Depot, 66 Wilston Road (UBD: Map 139 Ref H14) |
| Northgate | Sims E-Recycling, 72 Crockford Street (UBD: Map 121 Ref B14) (also accepting on Monday 29th June - mention Apple Recycling) |
| Rochdale | Brisbane City Council, Waste Management Site, Gardner Road (UBD: Map 202 Ref B18). |
| Toowong | Brisbane City Council, Perrin Park SES Depot, Josling Street and Gailey Road (UBD: Map 159 Ref A1) |
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 Canberra, Queensland and WA 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, 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 mechanically shredded or 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.
Apple has no responsibility for loss or confidentiality of customer data on recycled equipment. Before providing equipment for recycling, the customer or institution should (a) back up or transfer any data prior to deletion; (b) delete data on the hard-disk drives and any other storage devices in the products; and (c) remove any removable media, such as diskettes, CDs or PC Cards.
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
