![]() glass from televisions and computer monitors.In Australia, we currently have the infrastructure and end markets to recycle the following materials and parts into new products: What happens during second stage recycling?Ī number of Australian recyclers can perform second stage recycling where the separated materials and parts can be processed into new products. To ensure that collected e-waste is not illegally exported to developing countries we closely work with our recycling partners to track where these materials and parts are sent. These materials are sent to approved recycling facilities in Asia. Some of these facilities are based in Australia but some are overseas. These materials and parts are then sent to specialist processing facilities to undergo further processing. This involves the dismantling, shredding and sorting of electronic devices into various parts and materials including glass, metals, plastics, batteries, printed circuit boards and ink cartridges and toners. TechCollect’s Australian recycling partners complete the first stage of the e-waste recycling process. What is first stage recycling in Australia? are certified to AS/NZS 5377: 2013 Collection, storage, transport and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipmentĢ.undergo Independent Certification to ISO 14001 – the international benchmark for environmental management.operate to sound environmental and workplace health and safety standards.ensure at least 90% of all materials recovered from the e-waste we collect and recycle are reintroduced as raw materials in the manufacture of new products.Where does your e-waste go after you drop it off at a free TechCollect site?Īll e-waste that is dropped off at any TechCollect site is sent directly to our approved recycling partner network in Australia.
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