Common office devices such as computers, printers, TVs, DVD players and other electronics, which are known as ‘e-waste’ are often forgotten in recycling procedures within a business.

Why?
Monitors and screens have a high lead content. Keyboards, printers, scanners, printed circuit boards and hard drives can also contain a range of chemicals that are harmful to the environment. These materials can be recycled into new products. Precious metals, such as lead, aluminium, nickel, mercury, cadmium and lithium, are separated and can be recycled again and again.

How?
 Try the following sites to find your local recycling centre:
 www.bytebackaustralia.com.au/partners
http://businessrecycling.com.au/category/electrical-equipment 
There are many things you can do with your old electronic equipment:
Safely store them in a dry place until there is a collection point near you. www.recyclingnearyou.com.au
Find out if your local council has an e-waste collection program or special event
Use the 'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' program to recycle printer cartridges.
Use the MobileMuster program to recycle old mobile phones, their batteries and accessories.
Use Battery World stores to recycle used household batteries.
Finally, if your workplace has TVs and computers to dispose of, visit the Electronic Equipment pages on Planet Ark's Business Recycling website.

Links
Clean Up Australia provides a list of e-waste recyclers available at www.cleanup.com.au
Recycling Near You www.recyclingnearyou.com.au
www.bytebackaustralia.com.au/partners
http://businessrecycling.com.au/category/electrical-equipment