Territory and Municipal Services (TAMS)

Computer and Television Recycling Fact Sheet

Purpose
From 27 April 2010, televisions will be banned from landfill and will instead be recycled. This fact sheet
sets out where televisions and computers may be taken for recycling and the fees that apply.

Arrangements for televisions delivered to ACT Government waste facilities

From 27 April, televisions will no longer sent to landfill. Televisions delivered to the Mugga Lane and
Mitchell Resource Management Centres will be recycled on a fee-for-service basis.

Fees from 27 April are as follows, with sizes measured diagonally across the screen.
 “Flat panel” television (such as Liquid Crystal Display or Plasma): $15 per item
 Small non-“flat panel” television (such as older style Cathode Ray Tube) less than 46cm: $15 per item
 Medium non-“flat panel” television (such as older style Cathode Ray Tube) 46cm – 54 cm: $25 per
item
 Large non-“flat panel” television (such as older style Cathode Ray Tube) more than 54cm: $40 per
item.

Arrangements for computers delivered to ACT Government waste facilities

Computers have been banned from landfill in the ACT since 2005.

Computers delivered to the Mugga Lane and Mitchell Resource Management Centres are recycled on a
fee-for-service basis. Fees are as follows.
 Computer terminal: $15 per item.
 Computer monitor or laptop: $22.50 per item.

How were the fees set?

The fees were set to cover most costs involved in transporting and recycling the items. The Territory is
charged by weight but fees have been set by item. This provides certainty and operational efficiency.
Heavier items, such as large CRT televisions, cost more and attract a higher fee than light items, such as
flat screen televisions.

Other options for your unwanted television or computer

Items that are still in working order may be donated or sold. Options include the Reusables Facilities at
Mugga Lane and Mitchell, a second-hand dealer, a charity shop that deals with electricals, a trash and
treasure market, a garage sale, internet services such as Yoink, All Classifieds or Freecycle or the
Canberra Times free advertisements. There are also commercial recyclers that may collect and recycle
Ewaste for a fee, such as Renewable Processes Pty Ltd at Parkwood, Charity Computers and Dell. It is
advisable to call a facility before delivering a computer or television to check that it will be accepted.

National Ewaste Scheme

The Environment Protection and Heritage Council has agreed that a National Ewaste Scheme will be
implemented. We understand the National Ewaste Scheme will commence in the ACT in 2011 and will
provide for televisions and computers to be recycled free-of-charge. Television and computer fees are an
interim measure only, to be revoked once the free National Ewaste Scheme commences.

For further information please contact Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.

Version 1.0 15/04/2010