by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
The Growing Lithium Battery Problem Lithium-ion batteries power the modern world. They are in our smartphones, laptops, tablets, wireless headphones, smartwatches, power tools, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric vehicles, portable speakers, and countless other...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
Why E-Waste Cannot Go to Landfill Electronic waste is not just another category of rubbish. The reason e-waste is banned from Victorian landfills and increasingly regulated around the world comes down to one fundamental issue: electronic products contain hazardous...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
Australia’s Largest E-Waste Recycling Program The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) is Australia’s primary government-mandated program for recycling electronic waste. Established under the Product Stewardship (Televisions and...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
What Is Product Stewardship? Product stewardship is the principle that everyone involved in the lifecycle of a product, from manufacturers and importers through to retailers, consumers, and recyclers, shares responsibility for managing that product’s...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
The Role of Councils in Victorian E-Waste Collection Local councils are the frontline of e-waste collection in Victoria. Since the state’s e-waste landfill ban took effect in July 2019, councils have been responsible for providing their communities with...
by E-Waste Victoria | Apr 12, 2026 | Compliance & Regulation, Education
The Legal Framework for E-Waste Dumping in Victoria Since Victoria’s e-waste landfill ban took effect on 1 July 2019, disposing of electronic waste in landfill or dumping it illegally has been an offence under Victorian law. The penalties for non-compliance are...
