E-waste and batteries
E-waste is anything with a plug, battery or cord that is unwanted. This includes old phones, computers and household appliances as well as electric blankets, power tools and electronic toys.
Electronics and batteries do not belong in any of your bins.
They can contaminate recycling, leach hazardous chemicals into the ground when sent to landfill, and can even cause fires in collection trucks and recycling facilities. They also contain valuable resources that can be reused when disposed of correctly.
Where possible, remove batteries from items before you dispose of them.
For household batteries (for example, AA or AAA, nickel rechargeable, button cell):
Find your local B-cycle drop off point
Where to recycle your e-waste and batteries in Nillumbik
Nillumbik Shire Council provides a number of options for recycling your e-waste. This service is free of charge for Nillumbik residents.
Recycling Centre
You can take your e-waste items and batteries to our Recycling Centre.
Batteries (including car and lithium), light globes and most e-waste items are accepted at the Recycling Centre free of charge for Nillumbik residents. Charges apply for fridges, freezers and air conditioners to cover the degassing process.
Hard waste collection
You can include most e-waste items in your hard waste collection. Light globes, solar panels and batteries are not accepted.
Book a hard waste collection
Small e-waste and battery drop-off points
If your e-waste is less than 12cm in diameter, you can take it to one of our small e-waste drop off points.
The drop off points are located at:
Use this service to drop off small items, including batteries, light globes/LEDs, mobile phones, electric toothbrushes, computer mouses, watches, modems, small cameras, cords and cables. Remove any batteries from items and recycle separately.
Remove your personal information before recycling
Remember to remove your personal information and data from your mobile phone, camera or computer before recycling.
Other options
'emeals by Ecoactive' is a new program that offers to collect e-waste from your home and deliver it to local recyclers. This service is not associated with Council and a fee may apply.
Damaged lithium batteries
Deliver damaged lithium batteries to Ecocycle in Campbellfield for safe recycling.
Working batteries
Recycle working batteries at our Recycling Centre.
More information about battery safety