Published on Tuesday, 1 August 2023 at 1:23:13 PM
Efforts to improve our E-waste recycling service have received a boost with a $21,749 grant via the State Government’s Infrastructure Grants Program.
The funds will be used to improve facilities at the Waste Transfer Station for management of e-waste dropped off for recycling and will include a shed and storage cages.
Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns congratulated Dardanup Shire President Mick Bennett recently on the shire’s commitment to e-waste recycling.
The grant was one of 21 e-waste projects to receive funding ahead of the State Government’s ban on e-waste to landfill from 2024.
The ban will include large household appliances such as white goods, mobile phones, televisions, computers, screens, data storage, batteries, medical equipment, lighting and lamps.
Future phases of the ban will capture small household appliances like kettles, toasters and vacuums, as well as photovoltaic systems including solar panels, to support national harmonisation such as the Federal Government's planned e-stewardship actions.
In announcing the grants, Environment Minister Reece Whitby said:
"E-waste is a rapidly growing stream of waste and this funding will increase reuse and recycling pathways for electrical and electronic items as well as create jobs.
"Banning e-waste disposal to landfill means we can recover valuable materials that would otherwise be lost, and in the process, build local industries as well as protect the environment.
"This is an important step in moving our State closer to its goal of a circular economy. I look forward to seeing these projects delivered and in operation."
E-waste items can be dropped off for recycling at the Banksia Road Transfer Station.
Drop-off of most small e-waste items (kettles, toasters) for recycling is free of charge. However large items that measure over 1m in length, width or depth will attract a $10 per item fee to assist with the cost of processing and transport for recycling.
Matt Meijer from E-Recovery who previously provided our E-waste collection services in Eaton and Dardanup is now based at the transfer station and continues to be engaged by the Shire to assist with processing of the waste stream to maximise recycling of the materials and avoid landfill disposal.
Once processed, eligible e-waste will be transported by the Shire to Total Green in Welshpool which is the recognised National Computer and Television Recycling Scheme product stewardship provider for Western Australia.
You can read more about recent changes to our e-waste recycling services via the below previous news post.
E-waste changes
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