Reuse and Recycle Hub
The Enfield and Port Adelaide Libraries host Recycling Hubs to make it simple and convenient to recycle everyday items. Drop them off next time you visit, and help reduce waste while supporting community initiatives.
What can I recycle?
You can recycle or donate:
Mobile phones
Mobile phones are collected by Ecocycle, where metal, glass, and plastic are separated and recycled into new products or raw materials.
Before recycling your mobile phone at the recycling hub.
1. Erase or remove any data cards
2. Reset your phone to factory settings to remove private information
E-waste
The recycling hub accepts small e-waste items such as * Phone charger cables and plugs * Network devices * Computer mice * Digital watches After collection these items go to recyclers that specialise in separating metals, glass, printed circuit boards, plastic, and hazardous materials. Reusable components are sent to manufactures; other materials are recycled.
CDs and DVDs
CDs and DVDs are shredded and separated into polycarbonate plastic and aluminium. The plastic is reused in products like car parts and electronics, while the aluminium is recycled into new metal items.
X-rays
X-rays will be collected and processed for the recovery of silver, photographs and lithographic film.
Printer cartridges
Collected printer cartridges, toner units, drums, bottles, and other consumables are either refilled by manufacturers or shredded for reuse, including as an additive in road asphalt. Waste ink from machines, screen-printing inks, and ink cartridge packaging (plastic or cardboard) are not accepted.
Batteries
Batteries are collected by Ecobatt, where metals like copper, aluminium, steel, manganese, zinc, lithium, cobalt, and nickel are recovered for reuse in manufacturing, fertiliser and chemical industries. For more information visit ecobatt.net Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries that are accepted
- AA batteries
- AAA batteries
- C batteries
- D batteries
- 6V batteries
- 9V batteries
- Button batteries
- Non-alkaline (Not leaking)
⚠️ Car batteries are not accepted.
Eyeglasses
Donate your old eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses. The Lions Club sends them to Recycle for Sight Australia in Queensland, where they are repaired and given to people overseas who can’t afford glasses. Cloth and plastic sunglasses cases are not accepted.
Creative Reuse Hub items
Drop off or pick up reusable items like glass jars, fabric, bubble wrap, craft paper, wool, small tools, corks, and wooden boxes. Help spark creativity, cut waste, and make the most of what we already have.
How do I use the Reuse and Recycle Hub?
1. Check accepted items
Car batteries, leaking batteries, ink packaging, and sunglasses cases are not accepted.
2. Prepare items
Erase data from phones, reset them to factory settings, and remove SIM or memory cards.
Clean items for reuse
3. Drop off at the Hub
Located inside Enfield and Port Adelaide Libraries.
When can I use the Reuse and Recycle Hub?
You can use the hubs during Enfield and Port Adelaide Library opening hours.
Want to learn more about recycling?
Check out our library catalogue to find all sorts of resources on recycling.
