Media Release

6 November 2018 Subiaco residents to recycle more e-waste Subiaco residents are encouraged to put e-waste in the right place and recycle it as part of the and Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s free e-waste drop-off day. WMRC’s Chief Executive Officer, Stefan Frodsham said unwanted or broken computers, printers and TVs can be dropped off from 10am to 4pm at the City of Subiaco’s Waste Depot on Saturday 17th November. “The e-waste drop off day will ensure valuable resources are being reused or recycled, and not sent to landfill,” Mr Frodsham said. “Items such as televisions and computers contain valuable resources and almost 95% of e-waste materials are recyclable and some elements like gold and platinum will be reused.” Subiaco Mayor Penny Taylor said the free drop off day is an important reminder about how to correctly dispose of these items. “The City of Subiaco is pleased to host Western Metropolitan Regional Council’s first community e- waste drop off day,” Mayor Taylor said. “I encourage Subiaco residents and those who live in our neighbouring local governments to get their old electronics ready for drop off day.” “By working in partnership with other councils we can get the most out of these initiatives and divert more e-waste from landfill,” she said. Mr Frodsham also encouraged Subiaco residents to make use of the West Metro Recycling Centre (formerly Brockway Transfer Station) accepting domestic quantities of items such as e-waste, batteries, tyres and household hazardous waste such as paints and chemicals for free.

“Residents are encouraged to bring these items to the Centre, located on the corner of Brockway Road and Lemnos Street, Shenton Park all year round or call our Recycling Hotline on 9384 6711 to find out how other items can be recycled or safely disposed of,” Mr Frodsham said. The free e-waste drop off day is part of National Recycling Week (12th – 18th November) which takes place across Australia. Residents wanting more information about the e-waste drop off day can contact the City of Subiaco on 9237 9222.

The Western Metropolitan Regional Council operates the West Metro Recycling Centre and is supported by City of Subiaco, , , and Shire of Peppermint Grove.

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Media contact: Libby Eustance, Manager Communications and Education, WMRC Mobile: 0412 553 680 [email protected]

Media opportunity: WMRC CEO Stefan Frodsham, City of Subiaco Mayor Penny Taylor and Councillor Stephanie Stroud disposing of e-waste.

Event details:

City of Subiaco – Free E-waste drop off day

Saturday 17 November, 10am–4pm

City of Subiaco Waste Depot, 2 Upham Street, Subiaco