Bring it Back
Don’t bin it. Bring it back or Trade it in
Since 2015, we have collected more than 11,000 tonnes through our Bring it Back program and our tech trade in program. By keeping products and materials in use for longer through repair, reuse, and recycling, we can make a positive impact on the environment and transition to a more circular economy.
Officeworks trade-in program
You may be done with your device, but chances are it still has life in it. If it’s in good shape, we’ll help it go to a new owner through our trade-in program.
We accept trade-ins for phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, Apple AirPods, Apple Pencil, Apple TV, Fitbits, GoPro and gaming consoles.
Visit our trade-in page to see if your device qualifies for an Officeworks gift card.
If not, bring your device to your nearest Officeworks store and hand it to one of our team members in-store for recycling. We’ll send it to our trusted recycling partner, who will recover valuable materials and use them to make new products – helping to reduce waste and support a circular economy.
What items can I repair, repurpose or recycle in-store at Officeworks?
Officeworks no longer accepts batteries in-store. Visit the B-cycle website to find your local drop-off point.
Find out more
Audio & Tech Accessories
Accepted
👁 Accepted - Mobile Phones & Smart Watches (take to a team member)
Mobile Phones & Smart Watches (take to a team
member)
👁 Accepted - Computers & Laptops (take to a team member)
Computers & Laptops (take to a team member)
👁 Accepted - Chargers, Cords & Cables
Chargers, Cords & Cables
👁 Accepted - Headphones & Speakers
Headphones & Speakers
👁 Accepted - Gaming Consoles & Controllers
Gaming Consoles & Controllers
👁 Accepted - Keyboards & Mice
Keyboards & Mice
👁 Accepted - MobModems, Routers & Wifi Equipment
Modems, Routers & Wifi Equipment
👁 Accepted - Monitors
Monitors
👁 Accepted - Motherboards & Printed Circuit Boards
Motherboards & Printed Circuit Boards
👁 Accepted - Printers & Scanners (take to a team member)
Printers & Scanners (take to a team member)
👁 Accepted - Smart Home Devices
Smart Home Devices
Not accepted
👁 Not accepted - Batteries
Batteries
👁 Not accepted - Appliances (e.g. toasters, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners)
Appliances (e.g. toasters, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners)
👁 Not accepted - Power Tools
Power Tools
👁 Not accepted - Cameras
Cameras
Ink & Toner Cartridges
Accepted
👁 Accepted - Ink cartridges
Ink cartridges
👁 Accepted - Laser toners
Laser toners
👁 Accepted - Laser toners
Printers (take to counter)
Not accepted
👁 Not accepted
Batteries
School Stationery Supplies
Accepted
👁 Accepted
Art Supplies
👁 Accepted
Calculators
👁 Accepted
Crayons & Oil Pastels
👁 Accepted
Erasers, Liquid Paper & Correction Tape
👁 Accepted
Exercise & Scrap Books
👁 Accepted
Glue Sticks
👁 Accepted
Maths Equipment
👁 Accepted
Paint Brushes
👁 Accepted
Paper Clips & Bulldog Clips
👁 Accepted
Pencil Cases
👁 Accepted
Pencils, Pens & Markers
👁 Accepted
Rulers
👁 Accepted
Sharpeners, Staplers & Hole Punches
👁 Accepted
A4 & Mini Whiteboards
Not accepted
👁 Not accepted
Beads & Buttons
👁 Not accepted
Coloured Craft Paper
👁 Not accepted
Display Folders
👁 Not accepted
Fabric & Material Scrap
👁 Not accepted
Musical Instruments
👁 Not accepted
Paint
👁 Not accepted
Ribbon & String
👁 Not accepted
Ring Binders
👁 Not accepted
Scissors
Stationery recycling for schools
We’re now making stationery repurposing and recycling easy for schools! Schools can now pick up a school recycling box from their local store.
Here's how your school can get involved.
- Talk to your local Officeworks about getting a recycling box for your school.
- Set up the recycling box in your school and display our list of recyclable items.
- Once your recycling box is full of stationery, return it to your local Officeworks. Remember to let our team know if you’ve dropped it off.
- Take your recycling box back to your school and start filling it up again!
School Resources
We’ve put together a few fun resources to help schools repurpose and recycle their stationery and engage with students in the process.
Learn more about our Bring it Back and Trade-In programs
Watch the video to find out what happens to your products after they are placed in our Bring it Back stations, or traded in online
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is recycling important?
Recycling plays an important role in keeping valuable resources out of landfill and in use for longer. The recycling process recovers materials that can be made into new products.
Recycling is a fundamental component of a circular economy that reduces the need for extracting new raw materials and reducing environmental impacts throughout the entire lifecycle of products.
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Are there any costs associated with using our Bring it Back stations?
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It is free to use the Bring it Back stations
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Do I need to clean the items before I recycle them?
Before you recycle or trade in any device, including laptops and computers, mobile phones, motherboards and circuit boards, hard drives, USBs, and CDs/DVDs, make sure you remove any personal information.
If you need support removing any personal information, we recommend going to the manufacturer’s website.
If your device is damaged and you’re unable to remove your personal data, the data is typically destroyed by our partners as part of their recycling. process.
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Why doesn’t Officeworks accept batteries for recycling?
We've made some changes to our Bring it Back program. Officeworks has ceased battery collection in store from February 2024 to focus on other streams including household products that are currently not easily recycled (like stationery).
You can continue to use the Bring it Back program to recycle pens and markers, ink and toner cartridges, laptops, computers, tablets and technology accessories. Online trade-in options will remain, with Officeworks gift cards offered for high-value tech products.
To find your local convenient battery drop-off points, visit the B-cycle website (bcycle.com.au).
👁 B-cycle
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How is Officeworks managing its waste?
Read through our Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan
Disclaimer
You are responsible to ensure that any personal information has been erased from your device prior to drop off.
Officeworks does not accept any liability for any loss or damage to your data or any failure to remove your personal information.
Any items dropped off at the Bring it Back stations—including IT equipment, ink and toner cartridges, and stationery—may be reused or repurposed by charitable organisations where appropriate or recycled through certified recycling partners.
This information is correct as at July 2025.