In an effort to contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future, Johnson Brothers Hardware in Mona Vale has launched its E-Waste Recycle Program.
Starting from 4 Dec 2023, the Mona Vale store will serve as a free collection point for electronic waste (e-waste) in partnership with Sircel, a renowned e-waste management company.
Accessible and Free E-Waste Collection for All
Located conveniently at the start of the parking area dedicated to Trade customers, these collection bins are open for use by everyone during regular business hours. This initiative reflects the commitment of Johnson Brothers Hardware to provide a hassle-free and accessible solution for the responsible disposal of e-waste.
What Qualifies as E-Waste?
E-waste encompasses a wide range of items that contain electrical plugs or batteries. This includes but is not limited to electric power tools, household appliances, computers, and mobile phones.
It’s essential to note that Johnson Brothers Hardware cannot accept gas, petrol, or diesel appliances as part of this recycling program.
Once you bring your outdated power tools, tablets, or televisions to our e-waste collection bins, here is what occurs:
Each week, Sircel, the recycling partner, collects e-waste from the Mona Vale store and transports it to their state-of-the-art facility located in Western Sydney. At the Sircel facility, the disposed items will undergo:
- Assessment of Electronics for Reusability: Sircel carefully assesses electronics to identify those that could have a second life, such as televisions and computers.
- Thorough Data Erasure for Future Repurposing: Sensitive data is meticulously wiped from all electronics to prepare them for potential reuse.
- Battery Extraction and Responsible Recycling: For electronic products without foreseeable reuse, Sircel responsibly extracts batteries and channels them to an accredited partner specialising in battery recycling.
- Mechanical Transformation of E-Waste: The e-waste materials undergo a mechanical transformation process to ensure that they are securely and efficiently recycled.
Following these processes, individual commodities are recovered and reintroduced into the circular economy as regenerated resources. This remarkable transformation means that your old power tools, household appliances, and computers could find a new life in various forms.
Plastic tool casings might be repurposed into bench seats, copper cabling could become a new copper pipe, and the valuable metals in your old phone, such as gold, silver, and palladium, could be transformed into fuel cells for automobiles.
By participating in the E-Waste Recycle Program at Johnson Brothers Hardware in Mona Vale, you contribute to the sustainability of our environment and help make finite resources infinite.
Photo Credit: Johnson Bros Mitre 10 – Mona Vale
You will also take significant steps towards reducing electronic waste and creating a cleaner, greener future.
Published 20-Dec-2023
