Hard disks are everywhere—our computers, laptops, and even servers rely on them. But when it’s time to upgrade or retire your device, recycling the hard disk safely isn’t as simple as throwing it in the bin. Old hard drives contain a treasure trove of sensitive data and valuable materials. Getting rid of them responsibly protects
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Old computers often contain sensitive data and valuable materials, yet many Australians still don’t know the safest way to dispose of them. With e-waste growing faster than any other waste stream, proper computer recycling is essential for protecting your privacy and staying compliant with national regulations. By choosing the right recycling methods, you can ensure
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When businesses recycle old computers, phones, and other electronics, one of the biggest concerns is data security. Many companies wonder: do electronics recyclers wipe data before processing old devices? At Cyber Computer Recycling, we understand how important this question is — especially for organisations handling sensitive information. Here’s how professional data wiping works and what
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Western Australia has embraced solar power with thousands of rooftops and large-scale installations harnessing the abundant sunlight. While solar panels provide clean energy and lower carbon emissions, they also create a growing waste stream at the end of life. With most PV modules lasting 25–30 years, the first generations of WA’s solar panels are now
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Electronic waste or e-waste is growing rapidly worldwide, and businesses are a major contributor. In 2022 alone, an estimated 62 million tonnes of e-waste were generated globally. But only about 22% was formally recycled. This gap represents lost value and serious environmental risks. Corporations must take responsibility by cutting e-waste at the source and disposing
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Australia’s sun-soaked lands have fueled a renewable energy revolution. Rooftops and vast solar farms under the blue skies, powering homes and businesses with clean electricity. But as this solar boom accelerates, you have to ask yourself, what happens when these panels reach the end of their life? Solar panel recycling could be the answer for
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Solar recycling (also called solar panel recycling) is the process of recovering valuable materials from end-of-life photovoltaic panels instead of sending them to a landfill. It basically means carefully dismantling a panel or solar module and separating its parts, consisting of glass, metal frame, silicon cells, and wiring, so that each material can be reused.
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Every once in a while, most of us have gone through our old smartphones, tangled chargers, and that laptop from five years ago and wondered, “What now?” The world has changed over the recent years, and upgrading electronics feels like a rite of passage now, but the aftermath can be overwhelming. Throwing them in the
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E-waste has been a constant challenge globally for a while now. According to the UN’s Global E-waste Monitor 2024, a record 62 million tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2022, which is 82% more than in 2010, and is projected to reach 82 Mt by 2030. The situation is similar in Australia, where 511,000 tonnes
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Every year, tens of millions of computers and gadgets pile up in our waste streams, and only a fraction of it often properly collected and recycled, while the rest end up in landfills and damage our environment. In Australia, especially, laws now ban electronics from landfill and offer free drop-off programs, such as Australia’s government-funded
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