Your ewaste - technology junk
I've seen an increasing number of big old monitors and huge desktop computers out on the nature strip recently. There's even a spot at the tip for technology waste (some tips will charge $30 to dump there). Aussies have discarded 8.6 million computers you know! We buy 2.4 million new computers a year.
It's a shame, because there are many organisations in Australia dedicated to recycling this stuff and putting it to good use. Imagine a family who can't afford a new computer, a student who doesn't have one at home, a neighbourhood centre without a technology budget. All could benefit from your discarded technology.
An article in the weekend papers reminded me that in Melbourne and Sydney, Dell offer a pickup service for technology waste. For $10 flat fee plus $13 per item (or just $8.50 if you drop to them), they'll come to your door, pickup the 'junk' and recycle it. If it's less than 3 yrs old, you may even make $50 or more. Ph 1800 465 890.
The Choice website has a great list of computer recycling companies all around Australia.
It's a shame, because there are many organisations in Australia dedicated to recycling this stuff and putting it to good use. Imagine a family who can't afford a new computer, a student who doesn't have one at home, a neighbourhood centre without a technology budget. All could benefit from your discarded technology.
An article in the weekend papers reminded me that in Melbourne and Sydney, Dell offer a pickup service for technology waste. For $10 flat fee plus $13 per item (or just $8.50 if you drop to them), they'll come to your door, pickup the 'junk' and recycle it. If it's less than 3 yrs old, you may even make $50 or more. Ph 1800 465 890.
The Choice website has a great list of computer recycling companies all around Australia.
