Us
E-waste recovery, done right.
From a warehouse in Burnie, Tasmania, Platypus gives Australia's old phones, batteries and electronics a second life through accountable recovery and reuse.
The big numbers behind our mission.
Published figures from ITU, UNITAR and the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
62M t
Global e-waste generated
2022 · ITU & UNITAR
22.3%
Formally collected & recycled
Global documented rate, 2022
US$62B
Resources unaccounted for
Recoverable value, global 2022
511,000 t
Australian e-waste
DCCEEW national figure, 2019
Who we are
What is Platypus?
Platypus is a 100% Australian e-waste recovery company based in Burnie, Tasmania. We collect old phones, batteries and electronics from households, community bins and partner stores across the country — then refurbish, rehome or responsibly recycle every single item. Nothing we collect goes to landfill.
What we do
Four ways we recover
Device Recovery
Old phones, tablets and laptops are tested, graded and refurbished for a second life — or responsibly recycled.
Battery Recycling
Batteries are safely sorted, graded and processed so hazardous materials never reach landfill.
Community Bins
A growing network of free e-waste drop-off bins across Tasmania and beyond.
Local Partnerships
We partner with IGA stores and community organisations to make recycling easy for every Australian.
Ready to recycle?
Request a free Go Purple mailer, find a community bin near you, or browse our refurbished devices.
