COMPUTER RECYCLING PROJECT BENEFITING LOCAL CAUSE
August 2, 2010
The Nationals Member for Gippsland Darren Chester and Member for Morwell Russell Northe are supporting Lifeline Gippsland in its development of the Gippsland Computer Recycling project.
The project is a joint initiative between Lifeline Gippsland, Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group and PGM Refiners in conjunction with assistance from Latrobe City and the State Government.
Local residents can recycle hard drives, monitors and laptops at a small cost ($5-$10 varying on item and number of items) which acts as a donation to Lifeline Gippsland.
The recycling process also involves volunteers who gain valuable work experience in the dismantling of computers and parts recycling. The proceeds made from the recycling of the parts benefit Lifeline Gippsland.
Mr Chester said it was important to dispose of computers appropriately to ensure they don’t end up in landfill.
“As consumers we have a responsibility to the environment to not just throw out our household items because they’re outdated or unusable,” Mr Chester said.
“We need to look at ways that these items can be recycled because by doing so we can help to do the right thing by the environment.
“In the case of the Gippsland Computer Recycling project there is even more upside because the small fees paid to have your items recycled go towards a good cause.
“If local residents are looking to throw away their laptop or desktop computer, I hope that they do their bit and use the Gippsland Computer Recycling project.
“I must also congratulate Lifeline Gippsland, Gippsland Regional Waste Management Group and PGM Refiners for working together on this initiative.”
More information on the Gippsland Computer Recycling project can be obtained from Lifeline Gippsland on 5136 3500.
