December 2025
CEO Update
Welcome to the latest edition of Connections for 2025. As we wrap up 2025, we are already looking ahead to 2026 and continuing to build on the foundations that we have laid this year.
Looking Back: Financial Year 2025 Annual Report & Lifecycle Assessment
In October we submitted our 2024-25 Annual Report to the Regulator and followed this up with the public release of our 2024-25 Life Cycle Assessment report. Both reports capture a snapshot of our many achievements and positive outcomes from the past year, and both are featured in this newsletter. We would like to thank our members and team for their enduring efforts that make this all possible.
Looking Forward: 2026 and beyond
While the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) has delivered strong results over time, much of this success is thanks to the commitment and hard work of our members. There is still significant opportunity to improve. We have therefore commenced work to pursue changes to the current rules that, if adopted, will create a more equitable scheme and deliver even greater environmental outcomes. These changes are critical to ensuring the industry remains sustainable and that communities across Australia continue to benefit from accessible, responsible e-waste recycling. To start this process, we recently met with the Regulator to explore a pathway forward and will keep you informed and engaged as this important work progresses.
If you have any questions about this proposed advocacy work, please reach out to Jan van de Graaf at jan.vandegraaff@anzrp.com.au.
Working with and serving our members
Over the past quarter many of our members have introduced innovative services that strengthen our collective impact, and ANZRP was proud to support these initiatives. Highlights include:
- Konica Minolta’s inaugural Rethink e-Recycling Drive, a community focussed initiative aimed at keeping e-waste out of landfill and ensuring responsible recycling (see the feature in this newsletter); and
- Canon’s initiative launched in national recycling week, encouraging customers to recycle their end-of-life cameras and lens products
ANZRP was delighted to play an active role in bringing these initiatives to life and our door is open to all our members to explore how we can assist you with similar endeavours.
In the last quarter we also continued to build on our Member Portal through the addition of SECTION 2, “Regulatory & Policy Framework and Submissions Library, which we hope you find useful.
Movember is (still) here – and ANZRP is proud to make a difference!
Beyond our professional endeavours we are always looking for opportunities to support great causes and in November we got behind Movember – an initiative focussed on men’s health – from mental wellbeing and suicide prevention to prostate and testicular cancer. We would like to thank all those who joined our team of “mo growers” (including some members) and those who donated generously to the cause. Anyone who would still like to donate can do so at: Movember - Team
We look forward to continuing our partnership and product stewardship journey with you in 2026. Best wishes for a safe and festive season.
Yours sincerely,
Carla Vasconi
CEO, ANZRP
ANZRP Quarter 1, 2025 - 2026 Financial Year Update
During Quarter 1 2025-26 ANZRP:
- Provided households and small business with access to 272 collection services across the country
- Achieved 97.87% progress toward our FY26 Reasonable Access target, including e-waste collection events at remote locations such as Ceduna (SA) and Thursday Island (QLD)
- Recycled 5,701 tonnes of e-waste for the quarter, compared to 4,449 tonnes for Q1 the year prior.
ANZRP’s Material Recovery Rate is maintained at 91.43% as reported in the FY25 Annual Report.
ANZRP Enhancement to the Member Portal
ANZRP is pleased to announce the addition of our Regulatory & Policy Framework and Submissions library contained in SECTION 2 of the Member Portal. The downloadable Federal Policy Regulatory overview document includes a comprehensive register of federal government policies, legislation and regulations that impact or are of interest to members, along with a noticeboard of recent developments.
This is supplemented with a library of recent submissions made by ANZRP on behalf of its members - which now includes our latest submission to NSW Environment Protection Authority on batteries stewardship reform. You can access this under Section 2 - Submissions in the Member Portal.
November Member Forum – Powering Sustainability: – The Pathway to Staying in Front of the Curve
On 20th November ANZRP held its annual general meeting and final Member Forum for 2025. The forum focussed on opportunities and insights for members to drive their businesses forward in an evolving landscape.
We listened to three engaging presentations from:
- Sustainability Advantage and ANZRP member Canon Australia
- NSW EPA on NSW’s Regulation for Battery Product Stewardship
- Dept of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC on Victoria’s Battery Stewardship Roadmap
Thank you to all who attended, and for contributing to making this a great event. The recorded member forum and presentation slides are now available in the Member Portal.
If you have any suggestions for future Member Forum presentation topics – please complete the Feedback Form or email katie.webster@anzrp.co.au
Federal government introduces Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025
The Federal Government has introduced the Environment Protection Reform Bill (EPBC Act) 2025 to Parliament. The Bill proposes reform of three (3) pillars: environmental protection and restoration, streamlined project approvals, and transparency and accountability in decision-making. The Bill was passed by the Senate on 27th November 2025. Read more on how it impacts the NTCRS in the Blog:
NSW Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation for Batteries
The NSW Environment Protection Authority released draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation and Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) which provided a legal framework for the proposed mandatory NSW product stewardship scheme for end-of-life batteries. The framework outlined the stewardship requirements brand owners will be required to meet when they supply batteries in NSW.
More details of the draft regulations can be found at:
Draft Product Lifecycle Responsibility Regulation | NSW Environment Protection Authority
ANZRP in collaboration with its members lodged a formal submission which can be found on the Member Portal.
NSW and SA outline support for the National Waste Action Plan
Both the New South Wales and South Australian state governments have released implementation plans that outline their support and the initiatives that they will undertake in support of the National Waste Policy Action Plan (NWPAP), previously agreed to by Australia’s environment ministers in December 2024.
Details of the respective action plans can be found:
Battery Stewardship Council gains authorisation for B-cycle 2.0
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted the Battery Stewardship Council (BSC) with authorisation, including specified conditions, to enable the ongoing conduct and expansion of the B-cycle battery stewardship scheme. Under the proposed conduct, scheme participants collectively agree to apply a levy on imported or manufactured batteries. The levy is passed on to consumers and is used to fund battery collection, sorting and processing, and the Scheme’s investment activities focused on addressing the environmental, safety or educational and behavioural objectives of the scheme. Under the proposed conduct, scheme participants also agree to prioritise dealings with other participants, conform to scheme protocols and participate in audits and verification activities.
CSIRO shares tips for reducing the risk of lithium-ion battery fires
CSIRO has issued safety advice for householders to help reduce the growing number of battery-related fires. It provides practical tips for consumers, including using only original chargers, avoiding overcharging or physical damage, and disposing of batteries at approved B-cycle drop-off points. It also warns against buying low-quality imports that may lack essential safety features. Full details can be found at Expert commentary: Lithium-ion batteries – CSIRO.
NSW launches waste and circular infrastructure plan
The state Government has unveiled the first part of its infrastructure plan to prevent a waste crisis in New South Wales. This plan also incorporates updated settings on energy from waste, following the recent review. This is the first time the NSW Government has produced a waste and circular infrastructure plan to ensure the state has the infrastructure it needs to support a growing population.
Details can be found at NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan
Read more industry news topics including:
- Australia sets 2035 emissions target and plans for Net Zero
- Expansion of embedded battery collection and recycling in NSW
- Victorian government to develop guide for minimising pollution and waste
- Developing stewardship for white goods
From the desk at The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW)
ANZRP releases 2024-25 Life Cycle Assessment report
ANZRP has released its annual Life Cycle Assessment report, highlighting the environmental benefits delivered by the TechCollect program in 2024–25 through recycling 17,532 tonnes of NTCRS e-waste. In summary, this resulted in:
- Preventing 51,777 tonnes of carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere
- Saving 694,821 gigajoules of energy
- Conserving more than 13.8 million m3 of water use; and
- Preventing 62,943 kg of particulate matter entering the atmosphere.
A further major highlight for financial year 2024-25 was gaining greater accuracy on the reporting of non-ferrous metals separation and recycling by metal type (i.e. copper, aluminum, gold, etc.) from processors, which enabled TechCollect to avoid higher levels of mining of virgin material (for these metals).
The report is available on the ANZRP website and in the Member Portal.
ANZRP releases 2024–25 Annual Report
ANZRP has released its financial year 2024-25 annual report detailing the accomplishment in meeting all key targets specified under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) including:
- Provision of 281 collection sites across Australia to meet reasonable access requirements.
- Recycling of 18,853 tonnes of e-waste.
- Attainment of a 91.43 % materials recovery rate.
The report also highlights the work undertaken by the organisation to renew its focus on core services as well as initiatives implemented to provide further value for the members.
The report is available via the ANZRP website, and in the Member Portal.
Any members who wish to obtain a hardcopy can email a request to katie.webster@anzrp.com.au.
Konica Minolta leads e-waste Recycling Drive with support from ANZRP and Macquarie University
Konica Minolta, in partnership with Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform (ANZRP) and Macquarie University hosted an inaugural Rethink e-Recycling Drive in September 2025, a community focussed initiative aimed at keeping e-waste out of landfill and ensuring responsible recycling. The initiative provided local businesses, families and students with an opportunity to dispose of unwanted televisions and computer products for recycling.
The initiative featured three convenient, free of charge events:
- A walk-in and business park collection service at Konica Minolta’s Macquarie Park head office
- University student body collections (for one week at Macquarie University campus)
- A public drive-through service at Macquarie University’s campus
Combined these events diverted 4,186 kilograms of e-waste from landfill and 11.25 tonnes of CO2 e emissions prevented from entering the atmosphere. This has contributed to building Konica Minolta’s brand and standing in the community.
TechCollect and ANZRP Operations over the Christmas and New Year period
For this holiday season, the closure is from 12pm, Friday 19 December 2025 and reopening on Monday 5 January 2025.
In preparation for this, the Operations team confirms opening hours with its recyclers, and communicates with its collection sites, and business customers, to advise them of the impending closure, with the intent of ensuring sites are well prepared to make collection bookings early.
The Operations team plans for all the collection sites to be serviced as close as possible to the shutdown, so that they will have capacity to service the public across this busy period.
Some recyclers operate through the closure, and therefore there is some capacity for collections to occur during the break, but this is limited and needs to be pre-organised well in advance.
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