E-waste and Batteries
Did you know that electronic waste is the fastest growing waste categories in Melbourne? In fact, electronic or 'e-waste' is growing three times faster than any other type of municipal waste. Yet almost 90% of the materials used to make electrical items like laptops and phones can be recycled.
To protect our environment and recover more precious resources, the Victorian Government banned all e-waste from going to landfill as of 1 July 2019. That means that e-waste can’t go in any bin. Here's a helpful list of places you can take your e-waste to make the most of a valuable resource.
Electrical drop off hubs
The electrical drop-off hubs accept all small electrical items that have a cord, including laptops, tablets and mobile phones. Please note, items need to be under 50cm high and 60cm wide in order to fit in the tray. Large items such as televisions are not accepted.
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Bristow Street Car Park, Seddon
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Donald Street Car Park, Footscray
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Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, 1 Aquatic Drive Maribyrnong
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Hansen Reserve Car Park, Roberts Street West Footscray
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Raleigh Road Activity Centre, 56 Raleigh Road Maribyrnong
- Maribyrnong Community Centre, 1 Randall Street Maribyrnong
Batteries
There are many places in and close to the City of Maribyrnong where you can drop off old household rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries for free, so that they can be recycled safely.
Please refer to the B-cycle drop off point finder for your closest location.
Used batteries are potentially hazardous if stored in the wrong conditions, so if you are storing used batteries at home before recycling, remember to:
- Keep batteries out of reach of children. Button cells and small batteries can be swallowed, causing choking and chemical burns.
- Be cautious when changing batteries and check for damages or leaks. Some materials inside batteries are toxic and could result in poisoning.
- Keep batteries in a cool, dry place at room temperature and away from sunlight, heat and water. This may result in leakage of toxic materials.
- Place individual batteries in a container or jar to reduce fire risk. Tape over the terminals of any lithium-based batteries, such as button cells, phone, camera and laptop batteries, or batteries with both terminals on one side (for example 9V batteries).
Transfer Stations
Large e-waste items such as TV's, fridges and washing machines can be recycled at a transfer station. Some transfer stations will charge for certain drop offs so make sure to check their websites for up-to-date information on pricing.
Hard Rubbish
Council offers one free hard rubbish collection per eligible household each calendar year. (If you are in a multi-unit dwelling special rules apply, see below.) All you have to do is book a collection and make sure that you follow the collection rules.
Request a hard rubbish collection here