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Bring it Back
Don’t bin it. Bring it back or Trade it in
At Officeworks, we’re committed to repairing, repurposing, and recycling 17,000 tonnes of unwanted products by 2025. Since 2015, we have collected more than 9,000 tonnes through our Bring it Back program and our tech trade in program. By keeping products and materials in use for longer through repair, reuse, and recycling, we can make a positive impact on the environment and transition to a more circular economy.
Learn more about our Bring it Back and Trade-In programs
Watch the video to find out what happens to your products after they are placed in our Bring it Back stations, or traded in online
People & Planet Recycling Pop-Up Days
Officeworks will be holding recycling pop-up days around Australia where you can bring large tech items for recycling. Find your local pop-up in the list below.
When: Saturday 7 September
Where: Officeworks Highett Carpark
1123 Nepean Hwy, Highett
Time: 10am -5pm
Sponsored by Brother, and powered by Close the Loop, we are holding a People and Planet Recycling Pop-Up Day! Recycle your used household batteries and tech products safely, and help us make a positive difference to people and the planet.
Face painting will be available for the kids 10am-2pm.
What Items Can I Recycle?
Accepted
Batteries
Cables
Digital cameras
Disk drives and burners
DVD/VCR players
E bike batteries
Electrical transformers
Game consols and joysticks
Hard drives
Headphones
Ink and toner cartridges
Keyboards and mice
Landline telephones
Laptops
Memory cards
Mobile phones
Monitors
Personal computers
Printers
Projectors
Scanners
Smart devices
Smartwatches
Static converters
Stereos and speakers
Tablets
TVs
Video equipment
Webcams
Not accepted
Air conditioners
Commercial printing equipment
Consumer electronics
Electrical tools
Generic/non-branded cartridges
Microwaves
Portable heaters
Vehicle or commercial batteries
White goods
When: Saturday 5 October
Where: Officeworks Taren Point Carpark
96-98 Taren Point Rd, Taren Point
Time: 10am -5pm
Sponsored by HP, we will be holding our first People & Planet Recycling Pop-Up Day in NSW.
EcoBatt will be collecting batteries on the day.
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Face painting will be available for the kids 10am-2pm.
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What Items Can I Recycle?
Accepted
Batteries
Cables
Digital cameras
Disk drives and burners
DVD/VCR players
E bike batteries
Electrical transformers
Game consols and joysticks
Hard drives
Headphones
Ink and toner cartridges
Keyboards and mice
Landline telephones
Laptops
Memory cards
Mobile phones
Monitors
Personal computers
Printers
Projectors
Scanners
Smart devices
Smartwatches
Static converters
Stereos and speakers
Tablets
TVs
Video equipment
Webcams
Not accepted
Air conditioners
Commercial printing equipment
Consumer electronics
Electrical tools
Generic/non-branded cartridges
Microwaves
Portable heaters
Vehicle or commercial batteries
White goods
What items can I repair, repurpose or recycle in-store at Officeworks?
Officeworks no longer accepts batteries in-store. Visit the B-cycle website to find your local drop-off point.
Find out more![Audio & Tech Accessories](https://www.officeworks.com.au/images/about/2024/audio--tech-accessories.png)
Audio & Tech Accessories
Accepted
Cables & Power supplies
Chargers
Headphones
Mice & keyboards
Mobile wireless internet devices
Monitors
Motherboards
Printer circuit boards
Printers & scanners
Smart Home devices
Speakers
Not accepted
All mobile phones
Batteries
Computers & Laptops
Consumer electronics (e.g. toasters, vacuum
cleaners, hair dryers)
Cameras
Smart watches
![Ink & Toner Cartridges](https://www.officeworks.com.au/images/about/2024/ICON-INK-TONER-CARTRIDGES.png)
Ink & Toner Cartridges
Accepted
Ink cartridges
Laser toners
Printers (take to counter)
Not accepted
Batteries
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Data & Storage
Accepted
CDs & DVDs and their cases
Disks
USBs and hard drives
Not accepted
Batteries
![Pens & Markers](https://www.officeworks.com.au/images/about/2024/ICON-PENS-MARKERS.png)
Pens & Markers
Accepted
Correction tape
Felt tip pens
Fountain pens and ink cartridges
Pens
Highlighters
Liquid paper
Markers
Mechanical pencils
Not accepted
Pencils
Pen and Marker recycling for schools
We're now making pen and marker recycling easy for schools! Schools can now pick up a pen recycling box from their local store.
Here's how your school can get involved.
- Talk to your local Officeworks about getting a recycling box for your school.
- Set up the recycling box in your school and display our list of recyclable items.
- Once your recycling box is full of old pens and markers, return it to your local Officeworks.
- Take your recycling box back to your school and start filling it up again!
For every box returned, your school will be automatically entered into the draw to win an Officeworks gift card. Full terms and conditions here.
School Resources
We’ve put together a few fun resources to help schools recycle their pens and markers and engage with students in the process.
Officeworks trade-in program
Does your device have life in it?
Visit our trade-in site and see whether your device qualifies for an Officeworks gift card.
Find my local Officeworks store
Zoom into your region on the map below and hover over the recycling icon to find out what you can recycle at your local Officeworks.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is recycling important?
Recycling plays an important role in keeping valuable resources out of landfill and in use for longer. The recycling process recovers materials that can be made into new products.
Recycling is a fundamental component of a circular economy that reduces the need for extracting new raw materials and reducing environmental impacts throughout the entire lifecycle of products.
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Are there any costs associated with using our Bring it Back stations?
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It is free to use the Bring it Back stations
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Do I need to clean the items before I recycle them?
Before you recycle or trade in any device, including laptops and computers, mobile phones, motherboards and circuit boards, hard drives, USBs, and CDs/DVDs, make sure you remove any personal information.
If you need support removing any personal information, we recommend going to the manufacturer’s website.
If your device is damaged and you’re unable to remove your personal data, the data is typically destroyed by our partners as part of their recycling. process.
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Why doesn’t Officeworks accept batteries for recycling?
We've made some changes to our Bring it Back program. Officeworks has ceased battery collection in store from February 2024 to focus on other streams including household products that are currently not easily recycled (like stationery).
You can continue to use the Bring it Back program to recycle pens and markers, ink and toner cartridges, laptops, computers, tablets and technology accessories. Online trade-in options will remain, with Officeworks gift cards offered for high-value tech products.
To find your local convenient battery drop-off points, visit the B-cycle website (bcycle.com.au).
Disclaimer
You are responsible to ensure that any personal information has been erased from your device prior to drop off.
Officeworks does not accept any liability for any loss or damage to your data or any failure to remove your personal information.
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