The Federal Government has officially launched the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme in Sydney.

 

"The delivery of free recycling services in Sydney is another important milestone for the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, which was made possible by the Gillard Government's landmark Product Stewardship legislation," Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability Don Farrell said.

 

"This new service enables Sydneysiders to drop off unwanted TVs and computer products for recycling free of charge, and is available to householders and small businesses.

 

"People can drop off their unwanted televisions and computers safe in the knowledge that these products will be recycled in an environmentally friendly way.

 

"Hazardous materials including lead, mercury and zinc will be prevented from entering the environment through landfill and valuable non-renewable resources, including gold and other precious metals, will be saved for reuse."

 

The Kimbriki Resource Recovery Centre in Ingleside – owned by the Warringah, Manly, Mosman and Pittwater councils – will provide free, ongoing recycling services for televisions, computers, and computer products under contract to DHL Supply Chain Australia, which is one of three organisations approved by the government to deliver services under the Scheme.