Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University, and the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform’s (ANZRP) TechCollect have partnered to launch the ‘Rethink e-recycling Drive’: a community initiative aimed at reducing landfill and giving unwanted technology a second life.
All e-waste collected through the 'Rethink e-recycling Drive' will be processed by ANZRP through TechCollect, an ANZRP national e-waste collection and recycling service which recycles devices to the highest environmental standards.
The initiative features two free community drop-off events and a week-long e-waste collection at Macquarie University, providing easy and accessible ways for the local community to recycle their old electronics responsibly.
Andrew Bywaters, Senior Manager Facilities, Quality & Environment, Konica Minolta Australia, says, “Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, and initiatives like this play an important role in keeping valuable materials out of landfill. Sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the heart At Konica Minolta Australia modus operandi and this partnership with Macquarie University and ANZRP is a step towards raising awareness around the importance of e-waste recycling and making it simple, accessible, and impactful for not just our business but our community.”
The drive will take place between 15th and 19th September (inclusive), inviting people to bring their e-waste to the designated Macquarie University 
Nicole Marchhart, Head of Sustainability at Macquarie University campus e-waste drop-off bins. Accepted e-waste includes:
- personal and laptop computers and all cables
- tablets, notebooks, and palmtops
- computer monitors, parts, and accessories
- printers, faxes, scanners, and multifunction devices
- televisions.
On Friday 19th September (9am-3.30pm), there will also be collection bins in the ground floor foyer and outside the cafe at the Konica Minolta Australia head office (4 Drake Avenue, Macquarie Park); and on Saturday 20th September (9am-3.30pm) a drive-through collection bin will be positioned in the Macquarie University (West 6) carpark.
Nicole Marchhart, Head of Sustainability at Macquarie University, adds: “Sustainability is a core value for us at Macquarie University and initiatives like this empower our community to actively participate in recycling and resource recovery.”
All e-waste collected will be processed by ANZRP through TechCollect, an ANZRP national e-waste collection and recycling service which recycles devices to the highest environmental standards.
Anne Stonier, Chief Marketing Communications and People Officer, ANZRP, confirms: “Metals, plastics, and glass are separated and reprocessed, ready to be used again in new products – closing the loop and supporting the circular economy.”
