Comments on: The big analogue to digital switch & the ewaste aftermath

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:32:09 +0000

Hi Bob,

Unfortunately, recycling electronics is a costly business due to it’s complicated and hazardous nature. With the government backing the new Product Stewardship scheme, we hope to one day be able to provide our services for much less, if not free. However, with no government funding we’re unable to do so at the moment. We’re always looking for new ways to work with local councils and governments to take the financial strain off of our customers, so watch this space!

Thanks for your feedback and sorry we couldn’t help you this time,

By: Bob Diggens

Bob Diggens — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:02:29 +0000

I have two old tv’s to dispose but the $140 to $200 each to take them makes it unaffordable. These charges, I feel do little to encourage people to recycle their analogs and could be a factor in putting them out for verge pickup and on to landfill.

By: Charis

Charis — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:26:18 +0000

Hello, I live in Pacific Pines (20mins from Surfers Paradise) and I have an old analogue TV that I need to get rid of. Can anyone tell me where I can take it, free of cost? Thanks.

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:14:10 +0000

Hi Mal,

We don’t necessarily think that the government should pay for everything, what we suggest is that they subsidise ewaste recycling so that it becomes more affordable for all. We also back the Product Stewardship Association, which calls for manufacturers NOT the government to pay for recycle their own obsolete ewaste.

Thanks for your enquiry.

By: Mal

Mal — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:23:10 +0000

Amazing how people think that the government should pay for everything including our excesses. Where do you think the government gets the money from? Well the taxpayer of course. So they will cover your fee to takeaway the junk you created when you purchased your $4000 new flatscreen and then introduce a Green Tax to get the money back. But of course you will complain then and expect someone else to pay it.

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:39:06 +0000

Hi Daniel,

Our quotes can vary depending on the size and location of your electronic waste and, because we’re not subsidised anyway, some people can find the cost a little too high. We are always trying to work with local governments and councils to gain their support and develop local ewaste initiatives, so hopefully we can bring the cost to the customer down soon.

Thanks for getting in touch though and we hope we can help you in the future.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:58:58 +0000

i was quoted $126 for two old television.. seems we need some government iniative to fund these guys..

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:38:32 +0000

Hi Francis,
Yes, we do charge for our service. Please feel free to give our office a call on 1800 392 783 (Freetoll) for an obligation free quote.
Thanks for your enquiry.

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:29:56 +0000

Hi Bob,
Thanks for your enquiry. Yes we do service that area, please feel free to give us a call on 1800 392 783 (Freetoll) and one of our customer service team can provide you with an obligation free quote and organise a collection at your convenience.
We look forward to hearing from you,

By: Ewaste

Ewaste — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:52:27 +0000

Hi William,
We don’t have any drop off points, but we do offer a collection service in Adelaide. Call our office on 1800 392 783 (free toll) to check if we service your area.
Thanks for your enquiry.