Learn how you can help the Shire manage e-waste and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), including responsible disposal and what not to place in your bin.
Things that must not go in your household bin
- Acids
- Aerosol cans
- Batteries
- Chemicals
- Fire extinguishers
- Gas bottles
- Fluro light globes
- Paint
- Petrol
- Poisons
- Smoke alarms
- Flares.
Electronic waste (e-waste)
What is e-waste
It’s crucial to dispose of electronic waste (e-waste) carefully so valuable resources (components made of plastics, glass, copper wire, and other metals) can be recovered.
Recycling e-waste entails numerous environmental benefits, including minimising landfill, reusing resources, and reducing energy and water use.
E-waste encompasses a broad range of items, including:
- Batteries (these also classify as Household Hazardous Waste)
- Computers and accessories, including printers, keyboards, scanners, and mice
- Cameras
- Game consoles
- Mobile phones
- Televisions, including DVD/CD players and set-top boxes
- Printer cartridges
- Power tools
- Radios
- White goods.
E-waste disposal
These items can be taken to the Davis Road Recycling and Waste Management Facility. Please note fees and charges apply.
These items can be taken to the Davis Road Recycling and Waste Management Facility. Please note fees and charges apply.
Household batteries can be taken to:
- Davis Road Recycling and Waste Management Facility
- All transfer stations
- Margaret River and Augusta Shire Offices
- Margaret River Library
Mobile phones and accessories can be taken to:
- Davis Road Recycling and Waste Management Facility
- Margaret River and Augusta Shire Offices
- Margaret River Library
Printer cartridges can be taken to:
- Margaret River Shire Office
- Margaret River Library
- Augusta News Agency
- South West Computable
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
What is household hazardous waste?
HHW includes any unwanted products that are corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive. This type of waste may contain chemicals harmful to humans and the environment. HHW must not be placed in your residential bins because it is dangerous. It can injure our workers and cause fires in our facilities or trucks.
Household hazardous waste disposal
Household quantities of these items can be safely disposed of or recycled at the Davis Road Recycling and Waste Management Facility (fees & charges may apply).
Only waste oil, vehicle batteries, metal and plastic chemical DrumMuster containers are accepted under our licence at Davis Road.
Paint that needs to be disposed of can be taken to the Busselton Waste Transfer and Recycling station, where there is a Paintback drop off point.
All other HHW items must be taken to the Bunbury Harvey Regional Council in Australind. Alternatively, keep an eye out for one of our HHW Drop Off Days.
For a complete list of HHW items, visit Wastenet.
More information and contact
For more information, contact the Shire’s Waste Team on (08) 9780 5269 or email [email protected]