ewaste Archives - E waste and Computer Recycling

The best and the worst of ewaste in India

The worst is the ewaste epidemic currently taking India by storm, the tragic reality of this influx of computers, printers, mobiles phones etc. is that a huge proportion of it is generated off shore and imported into India under the guise of re-use or legitimate ewaste recycling. A recent report by India's Department of Scientific Industrial Research reveals that e-waste heading into India is increasing by 10% a year. The sad truth of this increase is that nearly all of it is heading into urban slums for unsafe disassembly – subsequently, a huge amount of toxins are hitting a huge number of people. E-waste

By 1800ewaste|2025-07-07T11:36:30+10:00July 7th, 2025|Ewaste Articles|

Who pays the price for your free electronic waste collections?

Trying to do the right thing when it comes to disposing of your electronic waste can be difficult – you are no longer allowed to put electronic waste out with your council rubbish collections and it’s becoming more and more common for local tips to refuse your old computers and analogue televisions. So, when you finally find someone that will accept your old ewaste, and they say that they’ll do it for FREE, you might think you’ve found the answer to all your ewaste problems – but what is really happening to your Ewaste? Be wary of “Fake" Recycling Companies Recent reports

By 1800ewaste|2025-05-08T11:36:56+10:00May 8th, 2025|Ewaste Articles|

eCycle – a buzz word with serious meaning

Ecycle refers to the recycling of electronic waste, an issue that concerns us all. Electronic waste is one of the biggest, if not the biggest issue the waste industry faces today. Electronic waste, or ewaste as it is now more commonly known is being generated at three times the rate of any other municipal waste stream. However unlike other municipal waste in Australia, there is no national or even state-based infrastructure for removing it, let alone recycling it. Australia’s pile of ewaste is increasing at an alarming rate, and even more alarming is the rate at which we’re depositing it into landfill, where the

By 1800ewaste|2025-01-08T12:36:46+11:00January 8th, 2025|Ewaste Articles|

Ewaste Collection and Recycling

Ewaste refers to unwanted consumer electronic devices and equipment which are believed as not suitable for dumping in landfills because of the heavy metal that they contain. These can include stereos, computers, televisions, printers, VCRs, fax machines, mobile phones and electronic games. These electronics are said to contain copper, lead and other heavy metals that are potentially toxic and dangerous to the environment. At present, ewaste is considered as the largest growing waste stream. While they can be hazardous not only to the environment but to humans and other living beings, ewaste also has materials that are still valuable and most of all renewable.

By 1800ewaste|2024-01-14T12:36:26+11:00January 14th, 2024|Ewaste Articles|

Ewaste Contamination Brisbane

Generally speaking, ewaste, compared to regular household waste, is produced at a greater rate of up to three times higher. Majority of such waste is said to be produced by commercial means. Apart from computers and monitors, ewaste such as batteries, tubes and globes and fluorescent lamps can be really harmful to humans and to the environment when they are discarded. With that being said, it is therefore obvious that the improper dumping of ewaste is not only illegal but is also a health hazard. Chromium Contamination Brisbane Chromium is traditionally used in magnetized recording products such as VHS tapes and audio cassettes. In

By 1800ewaste|2023-11-15T12:36:22+11:00November 15th, 2023|Ewaste Articles|

Ewaste Contamination Melbourne

Ewaste, if not carefully and properly disposed, can be harmful to the environment and to human health. Hazardous materials such as cadmium and beryllium are said to be found in most electrical and electronic equipment with each one bringing various and distinct levels of harmful and toxic effects. Ewaste is also one of the types of waste that easily fills up landfills. When they are left to rot at such a long period of time, the toxic elements found in ewaste can leak and therefore enter the environment. Once the damage begins, it also tends to persist for several generations ahead. Cadmium Contamination Melbourne

By 1800ewaste|2023-09-16T11:36:27+10:00September 16th, 2023|Ewaste Articles|

Why Australia needs to be aware of the right and wrong way to recycle their electronic waste.

According to the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, the exportation of electronic waste to developing countries is illegal. 92 Countries around the world have ratified the Basel Convention, agreeing not to export their ewaste without the appropriate licenses in place. However, a Greenpeace report states that after “inspections of 18 European seaports in 2005, as much as 47% of waste destined for export, including ewaste, were illegal.” The practise of exporting electronic waste therefore, is clearly continuing despite the regulations of the Basel Convention, and it’s not just the law that this illegal trade is

By 1800ewaste|2023-05-08T18:14:39+10:00May 8th, 2023|Ewaste Articles|

Computer Recycle – How Green is Your Ewaste?

Computer Recycle – How Green is Your Ewaste?

How recently did you upgrade your computer equipment? In today's fast paced technological age, it seems we have to update, upgrade and upscale every 3 or 4 years, or lose the race. So responsible computer disposal needs to be a high priority for all responsible Australians who own a computer. 1800ewaste are the leading computer recyclers in the country and we are passionate about creating a sustainable environment for future generations. Why Do We Need to Recycle Computers? => Every year, over 2 million computers are dumped in landfill sites, while only 500,000 are recycled. Dumping computer equipment has a devastating impact on our

By 1800ewaste|2023-01-22T21:04:42+11:00January 22nd, 2023|Ewaste Articles|

Greening Electronic Equipment

First launched in August 2006 and now in its 9th edition, the Greenpeace ‘Guide to Greener Electronics’ ranks the leaders of the mobile phone, computer, TV and games console markets according to their policies and practices on toxic chemicals, recycling and energy. The Greenpeace website states “The Greener Electronics Guide is our way of getting the electronics industry to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products. We want them to face up to the problem of e-waste and take on the challenge of tackling climate change. The Guide has been a key driving force in getting many companies to make significant improvements

By 1800ewaste|2022-11-23T21:04:41+11:00November 23rd, 2022|Ewaste Articles|

Ewaste Removal and Disposal Melbourne

Every year, electronic waste or ewaste piles up around the world at an astonishing rate of 40 million tonnes, one of the fastest on record so far. It is also known that among all of the users of new technology worldwide, Australians rank as among the highest with a purchase rate of more than 2.4 million computers each year. Harmful substances Ewaste can come in several forms that include PCs, printers, photocopiers, faxes, batteries, monitors and cellular phones. Some of these ewaste items can be toxic and can cause damage to the environment. This is because ewaste contains harmful substances that can bring health

By 1800ewaste|2022-09-24T20:04:09+10:00September 24th, 2022|Ewaste Articles|