About MobileMuster
MobileMuster is the official national recycling program of the mobile phone industry in Australia.
Initiated voluntarily by the telecommunications industry in 1999 its overall aim is to prevent mobile phones ending up in landfill.
The program collects and recycles mobile phone handsets, batteries and accessories from a network of over 3500 public drop off points including mobile phone retailers, local councils, government agencies, educational institutions and businesses across Australia.
Where to recycle - to find your nearest collection point click here
http://www.mobilemuster.com.au/Where_to_hand_em_in
Alternatively you can pick up a free recycling satchel at participating Australia Post outlets. Over 90% of mobile phone components can be recycled.
Western Downs Regional Council's drop-off points are located at:
| Drop-Off Centre | Address |
| Chinchilla Customer Service Centre | 80 Heeney Street |
| Chinchilla Library, Cultural Centre | 80 Heeney Street |
| Dalby Corporate Office | 107 Drayton Street |
| Dalby Library | Stuart Street |
| Jandowae Community and Cultural Centre | High Street |
| Meandarra Library | Sara Street |
| Miles Customer Service Centre | 29 Dawson Street |
| Moonie Rural Transaction Centre | Corner Moonie and Leichhardt Highway |
| Tara Customer Service Centre | 19 Fry Street |
MobileMuster is a not for profit program, all phones are recycled to the highest environmental standards, none are refurbished and sold. The program is managed by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association on behalf of its members. The program is funded by a levy paid by the majority of handset manufactureers and all network service providers on each handset they ship into Australia.
Key Mobile Phone Recycling Facts
2009 MobileMuster and Landcare Australia 'Old Phones, More Trees' Campaign
'Old Phones, More Trees' Campaign Poster
About DrumMUSTER
Western Downs Regional Council Depots
| Compounds | Collection Type |
| Chinchilla Saleyards | Musters at the compound on the last Thursday of January, March, May, July, September and November. At other times by appointment for over 100 drums with Geoff Frame. Please contact the Chinchilla Customer Service Centre on 4662 7056. |
| Condamine Tip | Receivals by appointment. To arrange a time contact the Miles Customer Service Centre on 4628 5528. |
| Tara Tip | Receivals by appointment. To arrange a time contact the Tara Customer Service Centre on 4665 3133. |
| Meandarra Tip | Receivals by appointment. To arrange a time contact the Tara Customer Service Centre on 4665 3133. |
| Meandarra | Meandarra Kindy also operates a service as a fundraising venture. Please telephone 4665 6600 for more information. |
| Moonie Tip | Receivals by appointment only. To arrange a time contact the Tara Customer Service Centre on 4665 3133. |
| Ducklo | March and September Musters. Receival by appointment required for large numbers P: 4672 1177. |
| Jandowae | Program delivery by Bell P&C. March and September Musters. At other times please contact Janelle Mittlestadt on 4668 5667. |
| Bell | Program delivery by Bell P&C. March and September Musters. At other times please contact Paul Blanck on 4663 1381. |
| Wandoan | By appointment at the Wandoan Works Depot. P: 4627 4288 for bookings. |
On farm processing may be available for over 500 empty clean drums. Timing depends when the drumMUSTER Processing contractor is in the area. Please contact Colin Hoey, drumMUSTER/Chemclear Consultant S.QLD, M: 0428 964 576 for further information.
Recycling Opportunities