September 2009 is Green Month
@ Lioncom
the General public and businesses can
drop off old computing equipment
for FREE.
Taking advantage of the Free PC Recycling Month
Simply drop off surplus computer equipment at the
Fyshwick Collection Centre,
located at 8 Pirie St, Fyshwick.
For Businesses and Government Departments:
All of September 2009, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Bulk Loads will be accepted
For General Public:
Monday to Saturday, September 2009, 9:00am – 4:00pm
General Public: Limit of 2x CRT monitors per drop off,
each additional CRT monitor attracts a $10 charge.
For further information:
Ph. 02 6239 3444
Fax. 02 6239 3445
Email. disposals@lioncom.com.au
Web. www.lioncom.com.au
WHAT CAN I BRING FOR RECYCLING?
Any brand of computer, laptop, monitor, scanner, printer and computer-related peripherals, cable , video players, stereos and mobile phones.
PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
Whitegoods, damaged e-waste, contaminated equipment or other hazardous waste.
Staff have the right to refuse items deemed unacceptable.
Local initiative tackling growing e-Waste problem.
Canberra's first technology recycling company (service established year 2000) is holding a free PC Recycling Month during September 2009 for the Canberra community. Visitors to Lioncom in Fyshwick during September 2009 will be able to drop off their unwanted and excess computer equipment at no further cost. Canberra business and government departments are also encouraged to take advantage of the Lioncom offer. .
Unwanted computers and electronic goods are one of the fastest-growing types of waste in the world (five times normal waste rates) and is likely to reach 40 million tonnes a year. It is estimated that there are more that nine million computers, five million printers and two million scanners in Australian households and businesses. Over the next few years millions of computers will be turned off and disposed. It is imperative that we protect our local environment by ensuring all e-Waste is disposed off correctly.
PCs contain materials like metal, glass and plastic which can be recycled and or reused. Computers harbour noxious chemicals and heavy metals that can leech into the environment if not recycled correctly. CRT computer monitors can include up to a kilogram of lead, while batteries are loaded with cadmium.
Sealed up, the devices are safe. But once thrown away and left to rot in landfill, chemicals and heavy metals can leech out into groundwater, posing serious health risks. Sufficient exposure to lead alone can damage the central nervous system – particularly in children – causing long term blood disorders and mental retardation.
