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Public consultation - Discussion Paper on Proposed Amendments to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Proposed Amendments to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
- Discussion Paper - comments closed Tuesday 7 May 2013
- Media release - 17 April 2013
New Co-regulatory Arrangement
Electronics Product Stewardship Australasia, part of the Sims Recycling Solutions group, has been approved by the Australian Government to deliver services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Leading e-waste recycler to boost national TV and computer recycling scheme - media release, 11 April 2013
- Contact details for approved Co-regulatory Arrangements
Ten free recycling points in South Australia
South Australian householders and small businesses now have access to 10 free recycling points for televisions and computers under the National TV and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Timely Reminder about Free TV & Computer Recycling Services - media release, 23 January 2013
Free TV and computer recycling services for Brisbane
Brisbane residents will now have free access to e-waste recycling from today to help dispose of old computers and televisions with the launch of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme in Queensland.
- Media release - 14 November 2012
Upcoming Regulation Amendment
The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has recently changed import product codes, which are referenced under the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 (the Regulations). From 2013-14 these changes will further refine the way recycling targets under the Scheme are calculated. In order to incorporate these changes, an amendment to the Regulations will be made in early 2013.
Free TV and computer recycling scheme launched in Sydney
Launch of a free television and computer recycling service in Ingleside for all Sydney householders and small businesses, as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Media release - 18 October 2012
Free TV and computer recycling scheme for Victoria
Launch of a free television and computer recycling service in Moonee Valley, as part of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Media release - 14 September 2012
Free TV & Computer Recycling Scheme Starts in South Australia
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme begins in South Australia today with the start of free recycling services in Adelaide. The new service enables South Australian householders and small businesses to drop off unwanted TVs and computer products for recycling free of charge.
- Media release - 30 July 2012
TV and computer recycling scheme open for business in the ACT
First services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme opening for business in the ACT.
- Media release - 15 May 2012
Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011
Minor amendments have been made to the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011.
The amendments, which commenced on 20 June 2012, are relevant to recycling targets in 2012-13.
In summary, the amendments:
- align product codes and descriptions in the Regulations with the updated Combined Australian Customs Tariff Nomenclature and Statistical Classification
- make some consequential changes, including to insert 'conversion factors' for the new product codes
- make some minor, technical amendments to align the target provisions of the Regulations with the policy intent.
The amendments were made following consultation on an exposure draft of betwen 26 April 2012 and 17 May 2012. No submissions were received.
A consolidated version of the Regulations, as amended, is available at www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2012C00375
Free recycling services announced - 30 April 2012
Announcement of free recycling services under the new National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Canberra the first to start free e-waste recycling services under the new National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Media release - 30 April 2012
Commencing from 15 May 2012, DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Ltd will provide a free, ongoing recycling service for households and small business across the ACT (and surrounding NSW towns) to dispose of televisions, computers, and computer products (such as keyboards, mice and hard drives) regardless of their brand or age.
Services will operate from the Mugga Lane and Mitchell Transfer Stations, which are open from 7.30am to 5pm, seven days a week.
DHL Supply Chain is the first of the three approved industry arrangement administrators to identify collection sites and deliver services under the Scheme.
Services like these will be rolled out across Australia by the end of 2013, boosting television and computer recycling rates from the current 17 per cent, to 30 per cent in 2012-13 and 80 per cent by 2021-22.
For more information email ewaste@environment.gov.au
Release of Exposure Draft of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012
An Exposure Draft of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Amendment Regulation 2012 and associated commentary was released on 26 April 2012.
- Have your say - comments open until 17 May 2012
The Australian Government intends to make minor amendments to the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulation 2012 to align the products and product codes listed in the Regulations with the revised product codes (published by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service) used in import declarations from 1 January 2012.
Those wishing to comment on the draft Amendment Regulation are invited to make a written submission to the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. The closing date for submissions is 17 May 2012.
Co-regulatory Arrangements
- Approved Co-regulatory Arrangements - contact details
Third approved arrangement announced for National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
E-Cycle Solutions Pty Ltd announced as the third organisation able to deliver services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme on 28 March 2012.
- Media release - 4 April 2012
Second approved arrangement announced for National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) announced as the second organisation able to deliver services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme on 28 March 2012.
- Media release - 28 March 2012
First approved arrangement announced for National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water announced on 6 March 2012 that DHL Supply Chain (Australia) Pty Ltd has been approved as the first organisation able to deliver services under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
- Media release - 6 March 2012
Information Sessions on the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
With the new National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme close to commencing on-ground activities, there is a great deal of interest from the community about how it will work, what it will achieve, how to get involved, when and where services under the Scheme will be available, and what should be done with television and computer waste in the meantime.
Local government, recyclers and charity organisations collect these products within the community and are often the first point of contact for the community to find out more information.
To assist these groups to understand how the Scheme will work, the Australian Government, with the assistance of State and Territory governments, will undertake a selected number of facilitated information sessions across Australia on the new National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme targeted at local government, recyclers and charity organisations. The sessions will provide information about the Scheme and the important role that local governments, recyclers and charities can play. The sessions will also be a valuable opportunity to provide feedback on local issues and the types of information that that is needed to communicate to local communities about the Scheme.
The sessions will be held nationally between 5 March 2012 and 2 May 2012 and will consist of a 45 minute presentation, followed by discussion.
For more information on the national sessions please contact ewaste@environment.gov.au.
Liable Party Reporting Templates
These forms may be used for liable parties reporting related bodies corporate or Australian manufacture of televisions, printers or computer products as required by regulations 5.09-5.10. Liable parties with no applicable related bodies corporate or Australian manufacture are not required to report.
Implementation Working Group
The National Television and Computer Product Stewardship Scheme Implementation Working Group was established to provide a high-level, strategic forum to guide the development of a national recycling scheme for televisions, computers, printers and computer products.
During its 11 meetings, between March 2010 and October 2011, the Implementation Working Group undertook the considerable task of providing guidance, feedback and input into the development and implementation of the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme. This achievement report is the final document produced for the Implementation Working Group.
Material recovery target
The Government has amended the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 to include a material recovery target. A material recovery target sets requirements for the minimum weight of materials that need to be recovered through the recycling process for further processing into useable materials. Consistent with the objectives of the Scheme to maximise resource recovery and minimise waste to landfill, it is intended to complement the recycling targets in the Regulations by ensuring achievement of good resource recovery and to limit the amount of material being sent to landfill.
The material recovery target in the Regulations has been set at 90 per cent, consistent with the estimated average material recovery rate currently being achieved by Australian recyclers of televisions and computers. The target does not come into effect until the 2014-15 financial year, to provide time to standardise measurement and reporting methodologies.
The material recovery target was set following the completion of a Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) and feedback received through consultation on the exposure draft Regulations. A copy of the RIS is available below.
- Regulation Impact Statement - Material Recovery under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
Information Sessions for Liable Parties
Information sessions were held for importers of televisions, computers, printers and computer products and domestic manufacturers who are "liable parties" under the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in early December 2011. The Regulations, which underpin the new Scheme to increase the recycling rate for televisions and computers, were made on 8 November 2011, after an extensive stakeholder consultation.
The Regulations identify importers of televisions, computers, printers and computer products and domestic manufacturers of these products as 'liable parties'. Liability in a given financial year is determined by the number of products imported or manufactured in the previous financial year.
Those identified from import data as a liable party, or potential liable party, will have received written notification from the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. If you have a liable party enquiry, or believe you may be a liable party but have not been contacted by the department, please contact 1800 332 783 to speak with the TV and Computer Regulator Team. If you believe you may be a liable party and have not received a letter or would like to discuss how the Regulations might affect you, please phone 1800 332 783.
Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations
A national scheme for recycling televisions and computers came a step closer with the making of the Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 on 8 November 2011.
The making of the Regulations comes 3 months after the Product Stewardship Act 2011 came into effect (on 8 August 2011).
Find out more
- Fact sheet - Recycling Targets (PDF - 599KB) | (Word - 213KB)
- Fact sheet - Conversion Factors (PDF - 202KB) | (Word - 240KB)
- Fact sheet - Guide for Householders (PDF - 445KB) | (Word - 332KB)
- Fact sheet - Guide for Local Government (PDF - 277KB) | (Word - 1944KB)
- Fact sheet - The Role of Recyclers in the Scheme (PDF - 654KB) | (Word - 1688KB)
- Fact sheet - Liable Parties (PDF - 363KB) | (Word - 3889KB)
NOTE: If you have a liable party enquiry, please contact 1800 332 783 to speak with the TV and Computer Regulation Team
- Fact sheet - Co-regulatory Arrangements (PDF - 445KB) | (Word - 332KB)
- Fact sheet - Product Stewardship (Televisions and Computers) Regulations 2011 (PDF - 581KB) | (Word - 7499KB)
Co-regulatory arrangements
If you are interested in establishing an approved co-regulatory arrangement, please contact the Television and Computer Regulation Team on 1800 332 783 or by email: ewaste@environment.gov.au, before completing an application form.
- Guidelines - Co-regulatory Arrangement Application Guidelines (PDF - 532KB) | (Word - 51KB)
- Application form - Co-Regulatory Arrangement Application Form for Administrators (PDF - 631KB) | (Word - 175KB)
The Department will make available the contact details of other organisations that have registered interest in establishing a co-regulatory arrangement as they become available.
Consultation on the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
The making of the Regulations which underpin the Scheme, follows nearly two years of extensive consultation, starting with a consultation Regulatory Impact Statement in 2009 and culminating in the release of the exposure draft Regulations.
Product Stewardship Act 2011
The Product Stewardship Act 2011 came into effect on 8 August 2011.
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Public consultation
Proposed Amendments to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
- Discussion Paper - comments closed Tuesday 7 May 2013
Co-regulatory Arrangements
- Leading e-waste recycler to boost national TV and computer recycling scheme - media release, 11 April 2013
- Contact details for approved Co-regulatory Arrangements
