Council's Group Manager Environmental Services, Tim Molloy, confirmed this week that the National Television and Computer Product Stewardship Scheme was oversubscribed and is unlikely to continue in its current form.

E-waste includes everything from computers and televisions to faxes, printers and micro stereos.

Mr Molloy said while Council would be in a position to continue providing e-waste services at all of its facilities this would now come at an increased cost to Council.

However Council is seeking to manage these additional costs in the short-term and will maintain a free e-waste collection service for the community at this time.

Residents are reminded that electronic goods not accepted under the e-waste program will be charged the minimum mixed waste charge unless the items are recyclable (scrap metal).

Items not accepted under the program include broken televisions, products that are contaminated with hazardous materials or foreign objects, power tools, printer cartridges, microwaves and other kitchen appliances and universal power supplies.