How to recycle guide...

As a recycling company, Buyequip is often asked where other household and office items can be recycled. In order to help our customers, we have created this "How to recycle" guide so that you can be environmentally responsible with all kinds of waste.

How to recycle batteries...Buyequip can process lead acid, ni-cad and lithium ion batteries for recycling. All other batteries can be recycled at any Battery World store.


How to recycle light bulbs...Can be recycled in the electrical department of any Bunnings store. Look for the big yellow bins. For large volumes, refer to local council's websites for recycling facilities at certain transfer stations.


How to recycle gas cylinders...These can be exchanged through services such as Kwik and Swap 'n' go or in some cases can be returned to the manufacturer. Alternatively, refer to local council's websites for recycling facilities at transfer stations.

How to recycle paint...Can be recycled at local transfer stations.


How to recycle tyres...There are various tyre recyclers in metropolitan locations. Simply Google 'tyre recycling'.


How to recycle medications...Can be taken to any pharmacy for proper disposal.


How to recycle whitegoods...Can be taken to transfer stations or disposed of at scrap metal recyclers.

How to recycle IT equipment...Buyequip can process a range of electronic waste including all IT equipment, mobile phones, televisions and digital equipment. Buyequip offer a professional collection service or have drop off locations for convenient disposal.

Buyequip's second eWaste recyclathon proves this initiative a success!

Buyequip teamed up with Officeworks and Wesptac on Saturday June 26 2010 to provide a free eWaste drop off day for the people of Brisbane.

The eWaste Recyclathon was held at Officeworks in Milton and more than three tonnes of eWaste was collected comprising of monitors, computers and computer peripherals.



Officeworks Manager and Westpac manager on the BBQ.


Westpac Manager, Dean Marsh, was on the BBQ and raised $390 for Lifeline Community Care Queensland.



Milton Officeworks Manager, Ken Stern, said that the Recyclathon was a highly beneficial event for all parties involved.



"It was great to see the community utilising this opportunity to dispose of electronics in an environmentally-friendly manner and Officeworks was proud to facilitate this," Mr Stern said.


"The generous donations from the public were greatly appreciated and raised an impressive $390 for Lifeline.”



Buyequip will host eWaste Recyclathons in various Brisbane locations throughout 2010, contact Buyequip if you think that your suburb would support this environmental initiative. Ph: 1300 289 727.

Drop off eWaste day for Lifeline

IN conjunction with Officeworks Milton, Westpac and Quest Community Newspapers, Buyequip will host its second free eWaste drop off day for 2010.

Our 20 foot container is currently being emblazoned with the Buyequip logo and will be delievered to the Officeworks store on Friday.

Officeworks Milton manager, Ken Stern, said that many businesses, schools and residents in the area were keen to participate with some people already dropping down one to two computers and printers.

"This is a great opportunity to provide the local community with a service that ensures the best environmental outcomes for this toxic waste stream and I am certain that the people of Brisbane will support it," Mr Stern said.

Officeworks megastore in Milton will be a hub of activity on Saturday June 26 with people dropping off eWaste, Westpac on the BBQ and a rush of shoppers purchasing goods before the end of the financial year.

The gold coin contributions from the sausage sizzle will be donated to Lifeline Community Care Queensland - an environmentally-friendly, community organisation.

Contact Buyequip for more information on 1300 289 727 or marketing@buyequip.com.au

When: Saturday June 26, 2010 between 9-3pm Where: Officeworks Milton (Milton road)