Like other recyclables, e-waste contains valuable resources like gold and copper that can be reused. The recovered resources are then used as raw materials in the manufacture of new products like asphalt, building products, batteries and metal alloy.
Council offers residents a number of free e-waste recycling options.
Enviro Care Sunday at St Agnes Recreation Park, Smart Road, St Agnes
Free recycling for TVs, computers, monitors, projectors, printers, including parts and accessories.
See the full list of accepted items and dates
*ID required, e.g. drivers licence, rates notice or utilities bill
City of Tea Tree Gully Civic Centre foyer, 571 Montague Road, Modbury
Free recycling for mobile phones, batteries and printer cartridges.
Open Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 5.00pm
Other free e-waste drop off points in Adelaide
E-Cycle SA
All e-waste (Anything that has a power cord or charger or powered by battery)
12-14 Baulderstone Road, Gepps Cross SA 5094
Monday to Thursday 7.30am – 3pm
Friday: 7:30am – 1pm
Closed on weekends and public holidays
Phone: 8262 4074
Check the website for details
OfficeWorks - Drop Zone
Computers equipment only - limit of 5 items per customer
Find out where and when
Electronic Recycling Australia - Unplug N' Drop
Some sites accept only TVs and Computers, other sites accept all small to medium sized e-waste.
Check the website for locations and details