Brisbane's first Business eWaste drop off!

IN a first for Brisbane, businesses are able to dispose of their eWaste at a free Recyclathon to be held at Milton Park on April 29.

Red Hill business Buyequip will handle the logistics and the recycling of all eWaste collected from the event.

Buyequip Client Relations Manager Brooke Mcilveen said businesses should get on board and use this opportunity to drop off eWaste on a weekday.

“eWaste drop off days of the past have always been held on the weekends when many businesses are closed. Buyequip’s business eWaste Recyclathon caters for businesses as it is being held during business hours.”

eWaste items include computers, LCD monitors, printers, laptops, fax machines and keyboards.

Ms McIlveen said 1.6 million computers were dumped in landfill each year.

“The Recyclathon encourages businesses to be environmentally responsible with eWaste and this environmental initiative helps to minimise the presence of computers and all IT equipment in landfill.”

The materials obtained from the Recycalthon are broken down for optimum disposal and, utilising a range of recycling channels, Buyequip ensures best practice for the environment’s protection.

The Brisbane eWaste Recycalthon is sponsored by the Brisbane City Council, Westside News and Westpac.

Miss Mcilveen said that many businesses, schools and Lifeline Charity store had already confirmed they will drop off eWaste on April 29.

“The business that drops off the most eWaste will be presented with a “green” plaque to acknowledge their environmental efforts.”

For more information or to participate contact Brooke McIlveen at Buyequip on 1300 289 727 or email marketing@buyequip.com.au