eDay 2009 Final Tally

3pm Saturday 12th September

Number of cars through eDay sites: 16,432

Number of items collected: 83,536

Total tonnage: 976

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What can I drop off?

Getting involved is easy. Simply check the following lists for what you can and can't dispose of, and what you need to do to your old equipment before eDay. Please note this is a cars-only event, no trucks or trailers please.

Volunteers are also needed to help out on the day, click here for details on how to sign-up.

What can be disposed of

  • computer hardware
  • monitors
  • networking equipment (e.g. modems, routers, hubs)
  • scanners
  • keyboards, mice, speakers
  • laptops
  • printers
  • game consoles
  • toner and ink jet cartridges
  • mobile phones
  • fax machines
  • digital cameras

What can't be disposed of

We can't accept items that aren't related to computers or mobile phones. These include:

  • televisions
  • radios
  • stereos
  • DVD players, video recorders
  • other home appliances
  • furniture
  • software

What to do before eDay

  • Wipe all data from your computer's hard drive and remove any removable media such as floppy disks or PC cards.
  • Ensure that your mobile is disconnected by your service provider and that contacts and other stored information are erased from the phone's memory. Also remove your phone's SIM card if it has one.

What happens to my e-waste after eDay?

eDay Safety Guidelines