How and where to recycle e-waste

Did you know it’s free to recycle small electronic waste items (also known as e-waste), such as mobile phones and batteries?

Since 1 July 2019, e-waste has been banned from Victorian landfills, as most e-waste contains hazardous materials such as lead and mercury, which don’t readily break down and can leach into groundwater, soil, and air.

E-waste is a growing form of waste, with almost 50 million tonnes generated in 2018. With valuable materials such as copper, silver, and gold able to be recovered and re-used, it’s vital that e-waste is recycled, and stays out of landfill.

To read the full story – Simply click on the following link and flip through to page number 9

https://issuu.com/themooraboolnews/docs/mn_2022-06-28/9

in the 28 June edition
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pick up a paper around your town.