Carnarvon sorting, processing station project one of 15 to be allocated e-waste funding from State Government

A project to create a facility in Carnarvon to sort and process e-waste has received more than $120,000 from the State Government.

The Cook Government has invested $5.4 million to boost e-waste storage, collection, recycling and processing across WA as part of the second round of its E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program.

Among the 15 projects funded is ABC Foundation’s e-waste sorting, storing and recycling station in Carnarvon.

That initiative was awarded $122,000 to go towards installing supporting infrastructure for a Carnarvon facility where e-waste can be brought in, sorted, stored and sold or recycled to local providers, avoiding them going into general landfill.

E-waste includes items with a plug, battery or cord, including computers and mobile phones, as well as home appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines and dryers.

Environment Minister Reece Whitby said the Government was committed to banning e-waste disposal in landfill.

“These grants will support infrastructure that increases WA’s e-waste reuse, storage, collection, processing and recycling capabilities, creating jobs and supporting our State’s circular economy.”