Mosman Council and Australia's leading e-waste recycler, Sircel, are calling on residents to help reach an ambitious new target of 100,000 kilograms of recycled electronic waste at the biannual collection this August.
To date, Mosman Council residents have already diverted more than 80,000kg of e-waste such as old TVs, laptops, mobile phones and other household electronics from landfill through free collection events, and they are now be encouraged to rally together to hit the 100,000kg milestone by participating in the upcoming e-waste drop-off event.
Held twice a year, Mosman Council's next free collection event takes place on Sunday 24 August 2025, from 9am to 4pm at Mosman Square Carpark.
E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, televisions, and household appliances that are no longer in use. Improper disposal of e-waste can release harmful materials into the environment. This initiative has allowed Mosman locals to play an active role in preventing harmful materials from ending up in landfill and enabling valuable components and commodities to be recovered and reused in Australia's circular economy.
Since the partnership began in February 2022, seven community collection events have been held within the Mosman region. These events have seen over 5,000 cars drive in, bringing local residents who have contributed to the collection of 80,507 kilograms of electronic waste.
As it currently stands, Australians generate more than double the global average of e-waste per capita, with the national total e-waste projected to hit 657,000 tonnes by 2030. Sircel research reveals that nearly half (48%) of Australians are unaware what e-waste is, and 60% don't realise that e-waste is often sent overseas to be dumped in developing countries.
Sircel's Founder and CEO, Anthony Karam, said progressive councils like Mosman are playing a crucial role in driving sustainable change at a local level.
"Mosman Council is setting a powerful example of how local government can lead the charge against e-waste," Karam said.
"By making it easier for residents to recycle responsibly, they're not only protecting the environment but also strengthening Australia's circular economy, reducing reliance on offshore processing and creating local jobs in the process."
"As more councils seek ways to reduce landfill waste and meet sustainability targets, the Mosman Council partnership is a model for what's possible through a collaboration between public and private sector organisations."
Loani Tierney, Environment Officer at Mosman Council, added, "We run regular community collection events with Sircel, that encourage our residents to think more carefully about where their e-waste ends up. The response has been incredibly positive, with the community fully embracing these events and getting involved."
Since 2019, Sircel has partnered with councils across the east coast to deliver professional community e-waste collection events. To date, the company has held 59 events, helping 57,766 residents responsibly dispose of their e-waste and diverting a total of 1,345,696 kilograms of e-waste from landfills.
Sircel has a large-scale, innovative mechanical process that maximises material recovery and minimises environmental impact, all on Australian shores. Sircel priorities data security and targets up to 100% diversion from landfill.
