TV and computer recycling scheme starts in ACT

Earlier this week, the first services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme opened for business in the ACT.
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water, Senator Don Farrell said “this is an exciting first step for this important initiative, made possible by the Gillard Government’s landmark Product Stewardship legislation”.
“Hazardous materials contained in these products, including lead, mercury and zinc, will be prevented from entering the environment through landfill. Valuable non-renewable resources, including gold and other precious metals will also be reclaimed for reuse.”
Services under the Scheme will be progressively rolled out across the country.
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme is funded and implemented by the television and computer industry and regulated by the Australia Government under the Product Stewardship Act 2011 and the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulation 2011.