Do you have any electrical or electronic devices, such as smartphones, computers, televisions, and household appliances that you no longer use?
Mosman Council and Australia’s leading e-waste recycler, Sircel, are calling on residents to recycle their e-waste at the biannual collection on Sunday 24 August from 9am to 4pm at Mosman Square Carpark.
Since council partnered with Sircel in 2022, residents have already diverted more than 80,000 kilograms of e-waste, including old TVs, laptops, mobile phones and other household electronics, from landfill. This time Sircel aims to reach 100,000 kilograms!
Australians generate more than double the global average of e-waste per capita, and improper disposal can release harmful materials into the environment.
Sircel research reveals that 40% of Australians don’t know what e-waste is and 60% don’t realise that e-waste often ends up being dumped in developing countries.
Sircel’s Founder and CEO, Anthony Karam, said progressive councils like Mosman are playing a crucial role in driving sustainable change at a local level.
“Mosman Council is setting a powerful example of how local government can lead the charge against e-waste,” Mr Karam said. “By making it easier for residents to recycle responsibly, they’re not only protecting the environment but also strengthening Australia’s circular economy, reducing reliance on offshore processing and creating local jobs in the process.”
Loani Tierney, Environment Officer at Mosman Council, said that the regular collection events create awareness about where e-waste ends up.
“The response has been incredibly positive, with the community fully embracing these events and getting involved,” Ms Tierney said.
Visit council’s website for more.