Electronic waste, or e-waste, is any item with a plug, battery or power cord. Electronic waste doesn't belong in any household or public bins. Find out how to dispose of it here.
Electronic waste
Reduce, reuse, recycle
E-waste (electronic waste) is growing 3 times faster than any other waste stream. E-waste contains potentially hazardous and valuable materials, which don‘t belong in landfill.
Keep electronics in use for as long as possible by selling, rehoming or donating any items in working condition.
Check if broken electronics could be repaired by a local repair service or a community Repair Cafe (volunteers attempt to repair accepted small electronics for no fee).
Avoid waste in the first place by buying less and choosing well (see our 10 tips to reduce waste). If you need appliances for a short-time or once-off, consider renting through platforms such as Checkout My Shed.
Electronics and batteries recycling guide
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Car batteries, lithium-ion batteries and other batteries(e.g. lithium-ion batteries, e-scooter batteries, items with batteries inside them) |
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Small electronics and devices |
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Electronics, appliances and whitegoods |
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Vapes and e-cigarettes |
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Council e-waste recycling stations
We have collection stations at Bentleigh, Carnegie, Elsternwick, and Caulfield Libraries and Moorleigh Community Village for smaller e-waste (smaller than a DVD player).
They accept:
- phones and cameras, and their cords and accessories
- x-rays
- batteries
- CDs and floppy disks
- videos, cassettes, cases
- fluorescent tubes
- light globes
- Other small items with a power cord, battery or plug that fit inside the slots of the recycling station.
Locations:
- Bentleigh Library, Caulfield Library, Carnegie Library and Elsternwick Library (during Library opening hours).
- Moorleigh Community Village in the Barry Neve Wing (9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday).
Vape recycling container at Caulfield Library
Recycle vapes at Caulfield Library during opening hours, view here.
- Please follow signage and put items in the vape collection container, not inside the larger e-waste recycling station.
- Please ensure any cracked or leaking vapes are put inside a sealable plastic bag (provided at the vape recycling station) and then place the bagged item into the vape collection container.
For more information visit the vapes and e-cigarettes recycling webpage.
Research has found e-cigarettes and vapes are unsafe and contain harmful chemicals that can impact both mental and physical health outcomes. For more information and access to support services please visit our Alcohol, vaping, smoking and drug support webpage.

