TechCollect Drop Off Site

Gladstone, Jamestown and Spalding Waste Transfer Stations are all a TechCollect Drop Off Site.

TechCollect is a free national recycling service for computers, computer accessories and TVs (e-waste). TechCollect was established in response to the Federal Government’s National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and is the only not-for-profit industry backed e-waste recycling service approved under the NTCRS.

For information about what can and cannot be dropped off for free recycling visit, https://techcollect.com.au/what-we-take/.

B-Cycle Battery Recycling

B-cycle is about creating a responsible battery lifecycle – from buying better batteries for the planet, to safe use, and convenient recycling. As a national, Government-backed Scheme, B-cycle brings together everyone from importers, to retailers, to everyday Australians, to give dead batteries new life. The Scheme is run by the Battery Stewardship Council, and authorised by the ACCC. For further information visit, https://bcycle.com.au/

As of December 2023 the drop off points within the Northern Areas Council include:

• Worm’s Mitre 10 Jamestown
  4675 Wilkins Hwy, Jamestown SA 5491
• Foodland Jamestown
  5 Arran Street, Jamestown SA 5491

Mobile Muster

MobileMuster recycles all mobile phone components, including all brands of handsets, along with their batteries, chargers and accessories. Free of charge. Mobile phones, landline phones, chargers, and mobile accessories should never be put in your household recycling bin. They can be recycled, but only when dropped off at designated collection points.
Australia has a national recycling scheme for mobile phones that also accepts mobile phone batteries, accessories, landline phones, and other electronic items. Run by not-for-profit MobileMuster, there are more than 3,000 drop-off locations across the country.
For more information and to find a drop off location visit, https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/.

As of December 2023, there are no drop-off locations within the Northern Areas Council. However, there is a free mailing service.
There are three mailing options to post back your old mobiles and accessories for recycling. The mailing options are free and will be paid by MobileMuster. For detailed information visit, https://www.mobilemuster.com.au/recycle-a-mobile/.

1. Use your own packaging and attach our prepaid returns label. Complete the online form. Note that your package should not exceed 10kgs. If it does, please use multiple packages.
2. Pick up a MobileMuster satchel from your local Australia Post office or JB Hi-Fi store.
3. Complete the form below and we will send you a MobileMuster mailing satchel.

Cartridges 4 Planet Ark

Cartridges 4 Planet Ark is an innovative recycling program that provides Australians with a free, easy and environmentally-accredited way to recycle their used printer cartridges. You can drop off your used or empty laser and inkjet cartridges at all Officeworks stores and participating Australia Post, Cartridge World, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Office National and Office Products Depot outlets. Inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges and toner bottles are accepted. This includes cartridges used in printers, photocopiers and fax machines. Please note, some boxes may not be visible or on display due to limited store floor space. In these cases, please ask the staff at the counter and hand your cartridges directly to them. For further information visit, https://recyclingnearyou.com.au/cartridges/.

As of December 2023 the drop off points within the Northern Areas Council include:

• Australia Post – Jamestown
  5 Irvine Street, Jamestown SA 5491
• Australia Post - Gladstone
  52 Gladstone Street, Gladstone SA 5473
• Spalding General Store (Australia Post)
  15 Main Street, Spalding SA 5454