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Australia's E-Waste Crisis: 62 Million Tonnes Annually!

11/16/2025

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Australia generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste annually, rising to 82 million by 2030.
The average Australian produces 22 kg of e-waste annually, nearly three times the global average.
Local councils and retailers offer recycling programs, and DV Safe Phone accepts donations.
Before recycling, users should back up data and perform factory resets to protect information.
Experts urge data-safety precautions and consider data sanitization for sensitive information.

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Australia generates 62 million tonnes of e-waste annually, rising to 82 million by 2030.
The average Australian produces 22 kg of e-waste annually, nearly three times the global average.
Local councils and retailers offer recycling programs, and DV Safe Phone accepts donations.
Before recycling, users should back up data and perform factory resets to protect information.
Experts urge data-safety precautions and consider data sanitization for sensitive information.