New e-waste drop off points before Vic ban

More e-waste drop off points are being rolled out across Victoria ahead of the state's ban of electrical items from kerbside bins.

Australians don't recycle old electronic devices, fearing they'll lose valuable data. Source: AAP

E-waste drop off points will be rolled out at 42 Officeworks sites across Victoria ahead of a statewide ban on electrical items in kerbside bins.

From July 1, any item with a plug, battery or cord can no longer be put in household bins and will have to be taken to a designated e-waste collection point to ensure safer disposal and recycling.

On top of an existing 1000 collection sites, the Officeworks sites will collect mobile phones, ink cartridges and IT waste items.