Australia NTCRS: Industry-Funded E-Waste Recycling (No Consumer Fee)
Reference for Australia's National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS), an industry-funded product stewardship program that provides free e-waste collection for households and small businesses. No consumer-facing fees at point of sale.
Overview
The National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) was established in 2011 under the Product Stewardship Act. It requires companies that import or manufacture televisions, computers, printers, and related peripherals to fund collection and recycling services. Households and small businesses can drop off e-waste at NTCRS collection points at no charge. The scheme targets recycling 80% of e-waste by 2026–27. Unlike some US state programs, the NTCRS does not impose consumer-visible fees at point of sale; costs are absorbed by industry. Retailers selling electronics in Australia are not required to collect a recycling fee from customers. Merchants should be aware that disposal of e-waste may incur charges at non-scheme facilities (e.g. some council services).
Fee schedule by jurisdiction
1 jurisdiction with active fee requirements.
| Jurisdiction | Fee |
|---|---|
| Australia (NTCRS collection points) | No fee for households and small businesses |
Australia (NTCRS collection points)
No fee for households and small businesses
Televisions, computers, printers, computer peripherals
Industry-funded. Free drop-off at ~98% population coverage. Find sites via Recycle Mate or Planet Ark.
Enforcement
Liable companies must meet recycling targets. Non-compliance can result in enforcement under the Product Stewardship Act.
What merchants get wrong
US merchants selling into Australia may be familiar with state e-waste fees (e.g. California, New York) that appear at checkout. Australia's NTCRS works differently—no consumer fee. If you sell electronics to Australian customers, you don't need to add an e-waste surcharge. Producers/importers fund the scheme upstream.
Official sources
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Quick facts
- Regulation
- National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme
- Country
- Australia
- Jurisdictions
- 1
- Category
- Recycling Fees
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