What eWastec does

eWastec is an Australian e-waste recycling company founded in August 2015 (with a leadership team carrying more than 20 years of prior recycling-industry experience) and headquartered in Seaford, Victoria, with a second facility in Carrum Downs opened in 2021. The company collects, processes, and recycles end-of-life electronics — including televisions, computers and laptops, mobile phones, telecommunications equipment, appliances and tools, and scrap metals — and provides certified destruction and data-wiping services for data-bearing hardware. All computer and TV e-waste is manually processed at the Seaford plant using a supported workforce sourced through a long-standing disability-employment partnership with Connecting 2 Australia, while general e-waste is handled at higher volume through a commissioned automated processing plant supplemented by on-site hammer-mill shredding. The company reports a material recovery rate exceeding 95% and holds AS/NZS 5377, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 certifications plus Victorian EPA Operating Licence #OL000160463.

The revenue model combines four streams: quote-based collection and processing fees from corporate, school, council, and government clients; market-rate scrap-metal purchasing (steel, copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, lead-acid batteries); scheme-funded volumes through participation in the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) as an Ecycle Solutions co-regulator; and fee-based certified destruction with documented chain-of-custody and data wiping for enterprise and government customers. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales direct to large-volume customers (>250 kg), inbound inside-sales via phone and online forms, SEO-led suburb-level landing pages across 14 Melbourne catchments, partner referrals from Ecycle Solutions drop zones and major retailers (Officeworks, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys), and self-serve drop-off at the Seaford site. National reach is achieved through logistics partners rather than owned infrastructure outside Melbourne. The company is privately held, Australian-owned, and shows no evidence of external investment or institutional ownership.

Name

eWastec

Legal name

eWastec

Website

https://ewastec.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eWastec is a privately held Australian e-waste recycler that collects, manually disassembles, and certifies destruction of televisions, computers, IT hardware, mobile phones, and scrap metals for corporate, education, government, and household customers across Victoria and nationally via logistics partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Waste Recycling Services

NAICS

Waste Collection (56211), Materials Recovery Facilities (562920), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

E-Waste & IT Asset Disposition (On-site Collection & Secure Handling) (BPABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consumer Electronics Recycling (TVs, AV, Small Electronics) (BPALAIAH), Mobile Device (Smartphone/Tablet) Trade-in & Recycling (BPALAIAG), Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL), E-Waste & Electronics Metal Recovery (ITAD, Circuit Boards, Precious Metal Recovery) (IMAKAMAG)

Keywords

• E-waste recycling
• Certified destruction
• Asset disposal
• Scrap metal recycling
• Data wiping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seaford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. E-waste Collection and Processing Fees: eWastec charges for e-waste collection services (requiring a truck and driver), particularly for non-scheme e-waste (e.g. household appliances). Collection fees are quote-based and vary by volume and location.
2. Scrap Metal Purchasing: eWastec purchases high-value scrap metals (steel, stainless steel, copper, brass, aluminium) and lead acid batteries from reputable companies and individuals at current market rates. Photo identification is required for purchases.
3. NTCRS Scheme Processing: eWastec offers free recycling for scheme e-waste (televisions and computers) under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS), funded by manufacturer/ importer obligations.
4. Certified Destruction and Data Wiping Services: Fee-based certified destruction and data wiping services for businesses and government organisations requiring documented, secure end-of-life processing of data-bearing hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

eWastec collects, processes, and recycles electronic waste (computers, TVs, mobile phones, telecommunications equipment, appliances) and scrap metals for corporate, government, education, and household customers across Australia. It also provides certified destruction with serial scanning and data wiping for data-bearing hardware, and participates in the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) at its Seaford and Carrum Downs facilities in Victoria.

Product overview

eWastec is an Australian-owned e-waste recycling service company that provides a comprehensive suite of collection, recycling, and destruction services. The company operates as a single integrated service rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offerings include: Ewaste Collection Service for businesses and facilities nationwide; Certified Destruction Service for secure data destruction with certificates; Asset Disposal Service for corporate clients; and Ewaste Tailored Solutions for custom requirements. Their specialized recycling services cover computers/laptops, mobile phones, TVs, telecommunication equipment, scrap metals, and appliances/tools. They participate in the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and maintain a network of drop zones. All services are delivered through their Seaford and Carrum Downs facilities in Victoria, with manual processing supplemented by automated plant for complex materials. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS/NZS 5377 certifications, and aims to recycle more than 95% of all e-waste received.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ewaste Collection Service Collection services provided to all corporate businesses, schools, councils, and government-owned facilities across Australia, including metropolitan Melbourne using eWastec's own fleet of trucks and utes.
• Certified Destruction Service Certified destruction service for protecting sensitive information on data-storing hardware, including physical destruction through hammer mill processing and provision of certificates of destruction.
• Ewaste Tailored Solutions Customized e-waste collection and recycling solutions for complex or non-standard requirements, including free site evaluations and customized reporting.
• Asset Disposal Service Ethical disposal service for corporate clients to process electronic assets at end of life, preventing recirculation on second-hand markets and protecting sensitive information.
• Computer/Laptop Recycling Recycling service for desktop computers, laptops, and related IT equipment, breaking down products into components such as plastics, metals, and glass for recovery.
• Mobile Phone Recycling Recycling service for mobile phones, SIM cards, and tablet/phone chargers and accessories.
• TV Recycling Recycling service for televisions including CRT and flat screen (LED, OLED, LCD, Plasma) TVs, manually processed with supported workers.
• Telecommunication Equipment Recycling Recycling service for transmitters, receivers, power amplifiers, antennas, cables, DSL equipment, satellites, telephones, mobile devices, routers, modems, and mainframes.
• Scrap Metals Recycling
• Appliances and Tools Recycling
• Ewaste Drop Zones Drop-off locations for e-waste including the Seaford head office and national network through partner Ecycle Solutions.
• Secure Ute E-Waste Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• 95%+ of all e-waste received is recycled
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ecycle SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2011Ecycle Solutions is a co-regulator under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme (NTCRS) and operates a national network of e-waste drop zones. eWastec aligns with Ecycle Solutions as a certified recycler, referring customers to Ecycle Solutions' drop zones when appropriate, and receiving referrals for collection services. The partnership began with the NTCRS launch in 2011.
• Connecting 2 Australia (C2A)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Connecting 2 Australia (C2A) is a not-for-profit disability services organisation. eWastec works closely with C2A to train and develop disabled workers who perform the manual disassembly of all television, computer, and IT equipment as the 'engine room' of the business. This partnership, initiated in 2006, is central to eWastec's community-focused ethos and provides meaningful employment for people with disabilities. eWastec states its vision is to be one of Australia's largest disability employers.
• Planet ArkminorOthersPlanet Ark Environmental Foundation is an Australian not-for-profit environmental organisation founded in 1992. eWastec links with Planet Ark to help reduce the impact of e-waste products going to landfill, and is listed on Planet Ark's Recycling Near You business directory.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Total Green Recycling: Australian e-waste recycler offering IT asset disposition, certified destruction, and collection services to corporate and government clients across Australia. Directly overlaps with eWastec on core ITAD offerings, customer segments, and compliance-driven value proposition.
• Ecycle Solutions: Australian NTCRS co-regulator that operates national e-waste drop zones and works in partnership with eWastec. Both are Australian e-waste ITAD operators serving scheme and non-scheme volumes, making them directly comparable on service mix and customer base.
• Close the Loop: Australian e-waste and printer-cartridge recycler with national collection and accredited processing infrastructure. Competes in adjacent e-waste streams to eWastec, including consumer electronics and IT equipment, with similar compliance-led positioning.
• Ecoactive: Australian e-waste recycler offering collection, data destruction, and accredited recycling services to businesses and government. Overlaps directly with eWastec on ITAD service mix, customer segments, and certification-driven procurement.
• TechCollect: Australian NTCRS co-regulator providing industry-funded collection and recycling of televisions, computers, and IT equipment. Comparable to eWastec in scheme participation, product scope, and reliance on regulated co-regulator economics.

Broad incumbents

• Sims Lifecycle Services: Global IT asset disposition and electronics recycling arm of Sims Limited, operating at significantly larger scale than eWastec with enterprise-grade data destruction and global logistics. Represents the larger, established ITAD competitor that enterprise customers may benchmark eWastec against.
• Veolia Australia: Global environmental services operator with significant Australian footprint in waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery including e-waste streams. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same regulatory environment, though e-waste is one of many service lines.
• Iron Mountain: Global information management company offering secure IT asset disposition alongside records storage and data destruction. Comparable to eWastec on the certified destruction and chain-of-custody proposition but operates at much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Cleanaway Waste Management: Australia's largest waste management company, providing collection, recycling, and resource recovery services across multiple waste streams. Competes with eWastec in the e-waste collection and drop-off space as part of a broader portfolio rather than a specialised ITAD offering.

Emerging players

• MobileMuster: Australian government-accredited mobile phone recycling program operated on behalf of handset manufacturers. Partial overlap with eWastec's mobile phone recycling service, focused specifically on the handset stream rather than full ITAD.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ewastecrecycle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ewastec
• Instagraminstagram.com/ewastecaus

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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