Is a new phone, appliance or electrical device on your Christmas list? Maybe a new outfit or furniture?
"Chances are, this Christmas, if you receive something new it will update something you already had and, in that case, what will you do with your old gear?' asked Paul Ratajczyk, EPA's North West Regional Manager.
"I'm seeing people's discarded household items just dumped in our beautiful bushland. It's illegal. It's about making your problem someone else's and needs to be stamped out," said Mr Ratajczyk.
"Disposal of replaced items no longer demands you take a trip to the tip. Many items, especially if in good repair, could have value for someone else."
Electronic waste or e-waste, that is anything with a battery, plug or power cord, like televisions, computers, mobile phones, kitchen appliances, whitegoods, batteries (including rechargeable batteries) and photovoltaic panels can be recycled and valuable wiring and components given a new use.
