by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
Where E-Waste Regulation Is Heading Australia’s approach to electronic waste regulation has evolved significantly over the past decade, from the introduction of the NTCRS in 2012 through to Victoria’s groundbreaking landfill ban in 2019. But the regulatory...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
The Scale of Victoria’s E-Waste Challenge Victoria generates a substantial volume of electronic waste each year, and the numbers are growing. While exact figures vary depending on the methodology used and the categories included, the broad picture is clear:...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
What Is an E-Waste Transfer Station? Transfer stations are the workhorse facilities of Victoria’s waste management infrastructure. Also known as resource recovery centres or waste management facilities, they serve as intermediate collection points where waste is...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
What Are E-Waste Collection Events? E-waste collection events are organised drop-off days where residents and sometimes small businesses can bring their old electronics to a designated location for free recycling. Run primarily by local councils, often in partnership...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
Understanding Victoria’s General Environmental Duty The general environmental duty (GED) is the cornerstone of Victoria’s modern environmental legislation. Introduced by the Environment Protection Act 2017 and in force since 1 July 2021, it requires every...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
Victoria’s Modern Environmental Law The Environment Protection Act 2017 is Victoria’s primary piece of environmental legislation, replacing the original 1970 Act that had served the state for over five decades. The new Act came into full effect on 1 July...
