What E-waste Can I Recycle?

A guide to what’s accepted under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme

Under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS), you can drop off unwanted TVs, computers, printers, and accessories—free of charge. It’s a simple way to recycle responsibly, recover valuable materials, and keep harmful waste out of landfill.

Drop-Off Locations

Check the list and give your old tech a new life

Ecycle Solutions is proud to participate in the NTCRS, which allows households and small businesses to drop off their e-waste for free at hundreds of locations across Australia.

We’ve made it easy to understand what items are accepted — and how to prepare them before drop-off.

✅ Accepted Items Under the NTCRS

You can drop off the following items:

Televisions

  • CRT TVs (cathode ray tube)
  • Plasma TVs
  • LCD and LED TVs
  • Rear projection TVs

Computers & Accessories

  • Laptops and desktops
  • Tablets and notebooks
  • All-in-one computers
  • Monitors and computer screens
  • Keyboards, mice, and trackpads
  • Internal hard drives and CD/DVD drives

Printers, Scanners & Multi-Function Devices

  • Inkjet and laser printers
  • Scanners
  • Multi-function devices (print/scan/copy/fax)

🛑 What Can’t Be Recycled Through This Program

The NTCRS only covers specific electronic items. The following are not covered under the scheme:

  • Mobile phones and batteries
  • Household appliances (e.g., microwaves, kettles, vacuums)
  • Lighting and smoke detectors
  • Toner cartridges (must be removed prior to drop-off)

Recycling Beyond
the NTCRS

If your item isn’t covered under the NTCRS, there’s still a solution!

For a wide range of other household and electronic items—such as mobile phones, batteries, whitegoods, and more—Planet Ark’s Recycling Near You is a great place to start. It helps you find the nearest and most appropriate recycling option in your area.

Search your item and location here:
👉 recyclingnearyou.com.au

Together, we’re making recycling simpler, smarter, and more effective.

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