Electronic waste

Keyboard and computer rusbbish in binElectronic waste (e-waste) includes electronic items such as desktop computers, monitors, mobile phones, printers, televisions, scanners and video game consoles.

You cannot put e-waste into your wheelie bin. E-waste can be disposed of at one of Brisbane City Council's transfer stations. General waste charges will apply or you can use general waste vouchers.

E-waste recycling bins are also provided at the transfer stations for recyclable e-waste items.

Electronic waste collection is another way Council is growing a clean and green Brisbane as part of our shared vision - Living in Brisbane 2026

E-waste recycling bins

You can dispose of recyclable e-waste items at Council Transfer Stations. Place your recyclable e-waste items in the marked e-waste bins inside the transfer station's shed.

You can use general waste vouchers, or general waste charges will apply.

Acceptable items

Computer waste:

  • desktop PCs
  • laptop PCs
  • monitors
  • hard drives
  • keyboards
  • computer mice
  • computer power supplies
  • circuit boards
  • motherboards
  • network and memory cards
  • floppy disc and CD drives
  • electronic games
  • joysticks
  • printers
  • scanners

Others:

  • televisions
  • mobile phones  
  • game consoles
  • game accessories such as joysticks
  • videos
  • DVD players
  • hi-fi equipment
  • stereos
  • speakers
  • digital or video cameras

Non-acceptable items

  • kitchen appliances
  • microwaves
  • whitegoods
  • vacuum cleaners
  • hairdryers
  • alarm clocks
  • fluorescent light tubes

Non-acceptable items can be placed into separate e-waste collection bins at all transfer stations.