Overview
The Australian Government intends to develop a regulatory product stewardship scheme for small electrical and electronic equipment and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The goal of the regulation is to:
reduce waste going to landfill, especially harmful materials found in electronic waste
increase recovery and re-use of valuable materials in a safe, scientific and environmentally sound manner
provide convenient access to recycling services for e-products and solar panels across Australia
help Australia take responsibility for its own waste and re-use the materials to make other products, and support Australia’s transition to a circular economy
encourage all those involved in the creation, sale, use and disposal of e-products to act in a way that is consistent with reducing waste to landfill.
We have consulted with recyclers, peak bodies, regulators, industry stakeholders and state and territory governments to develop this public consultation paper.
Consultation has closed. The Department thanks everyone who provided submissions to this consultation. View the submissions marked for publication.
Your feedback will help us design a proposal for the Government to consider whether product stewardship regulation is required for small electrical and electronic products and solar PV systems.
