Konica Minolta, Macquarie University and TechCollect bring back Rethink e-recycling drive

Konica Minolta Australia, Macquarie University and ANZRP's TechCollect are joining forces for a second year to run the Rethink e-recycling Drive, a community e-waste collection event at Macquarie Park in Sydney running from 17 to 23 October 2026.

Accepted items include personal and laptop computers, tablets, notebooks, monitors, printers, multifunction devices and televisions, along with cables and accessories.

From 17 to 23 October, designated collection points will be open at Macquarie University's Sport and Aquatic Centre, 10 Gymnasium Road, and the carpark at 2 Link Road. Registered businesses can use a drive-through drop-off at the Konica Minolta loading dock, 85 Epping Road, between 21 and 23 October, 7am to 6pm.

A walk-in collection will also run at the Konica Minolta Macquarie Park office, Ground Floor Foyer, 4 Drake Avenue, on Friday 23 October from 9am to 3pm.

All collected material will be processed by ANZRP through TechCollect. ANZRP is the only not-for-profit e-waste recycler operating under the National Computer and Television Recycling Scheme (NTCRS).

"Sustainability and environmental responsibility are at the heart of how we operate at Konica Minolta, and initiatives like Rethink e-recycling are a practical way we can extend that commitment beyond our own business and into the wider community," said Andrew Bywaters, senior manager facilities, quality and environment at Konica Minolta Australia.

"Following the success of last year's inaugural event, we're proud to bring the initiative back in 2026, working with Macquarie University and ANZRP to make responsible e-waste recycling more accessible for residents, students, staff and businesses. Together, we can help keep valuable materials out of landfill and contribute to a more sustainable future."

"In 2026, the event will expand its geographic reach, offer a wider range of collection channels and, for the first time, provide a certified secure data erasure service for eligible devices," Anne Stonier, chief marketing communications and people officer at ANZRP.

"Every device collected means fewer harmful materials entering landfill and more valuable resources recovered for reuse”.