Electronic waste collection (E-waste)

E-waste collection events 2021

Council’s e-waste recycling events are an easy way for Maroondah residents to recycle their e-waste for free. Several collection events are held throughout the year. We have two events coming up in April and May.

Event dates

Date: Saturday 24 April 2021
Time: 8am to 3pm

Date: Saturday 22 May 2021
Time: 8am to 12noon

Where: Maroondah Council Operations Centre, 24-28 Lincoln Road, Croydon

Items accepted: Any item with a battery or cord, with the exception of whitegoods or items that two people cannot pick up. Fluorescent light globes, including compact and tubes, household batteries, car batteries and gas bottles (up to 9 kg).

To support this event being COVID safe, registration is essential as bookings are limited. Book in the date you wish to attend and a time slot. Stay in your car and a staff member will take your e-waste straight from your car.

An SMS reminder will be sent out the week of the event.

E-waste recycling options in Maroondah

Council’s hard waste collection service

Eligible residential households are entitled to a maximum of two collections per financial year. Maximum of 2m³ of acceptable items taken per booking. Book first before putting items onto the nature strip by either contacting council by phone 1300 88 22 33, visiting one of Council’s Customer Service Centres, or on Council's hard waste page

E-waste collection event

Council hosts several e-waste collections events throughout the year. Disposal of e-waste is free for Maroondah residents.

Local transfer station

There are several privately-run transfer stations in and around Maroondah that will take e-waste. Please note that whilst some transfer stations accept e-waste for free, pricing can change.

Contact your chosen transfer station first or visit their website to get information on up to date costs. For a list of nearby transfer stations and their contact details see our Recycling and waste centres page

Industry-run recycling drop-off points

TVs and computers can be taken to an industry-run recycling drop-off point for free under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. You can find a list of nearby drop off points by visiting Planet Ark

Service Centres

Household batteries and mobile phones can be dropped off for free at one of Council’s Customer Service Centres

A-Z of Disposal Guide

For a list of all e-waste recycling options in and around Maroondah see our 'E' secton of our A-Z of Disposal Guide

E-waste ban FAQs

What is e-waste?

E-waste refers to unwanted and discarded electrical and electronic products – essentially anything powered by batteries or an electrical cord and plug.

Why should it be recycled?

E-waste contains valuable materials that can be recycled and a few hazardous materials that are better kept out of landfill sites.

Where can I find more information about recycling e-waste?

Visit the e-waste website to learn more about the e-waste ban and recycling your e-waste.

Take your e-waste to a better place

From Sustainability Victoria

01/02/2019