Environmental & Waste Management Policy
Policy Number: KB-POL-ENV-001 | Version: 1.3 | Effective: 1 August 2024
1. Our Commitment
KangaByte Computer Repair is committed to minimising our environmental impact. As a business that handles electronic waste daily, we have a responsibility to dispose of materials safely and sustainably.
2. Waste Segregation
| Bin / Container | Colour | Acceptable Items |
|---|---|---|
| General Waste | Black lid | Packaging, paper towels, non-recyclable items |
| Recycling (Mixed) | Yellow lid | Paper, cardboard, clean plastics (#1-5), aluminium cans |
| E-Waste Collection | Blue (Loading Dock) | Circuit boards, cables, old components |
| Battery Disposal | Red bucket (Workshop) | All battery types |
| Hard Drive Destruction | Locked bin (Workshop) | Physical HDDs/SSDs awaiting shredding |
| Chemical Waste | Yellow container (Workshop) | Used solvents, thermal paste residue |
3. E-Waste Handling
Do NOT:
- Place electronic components in general waste bins
- Throw batteries in any bin — they are a fire hazard
- Attempt to disassemble lithium batteries
- Pour chemicals down drains
4. Data Destruction
All customer hard drives that are replaced must have data securely destroyed:
- Software wipe: 3-pass overwrite (NIST 800-88) for drives being resold
- Physical destruction: Drilled through platters or shredded for disposal
- All destruction is logged in the Data Destruction Register
5. Recycling Partners
- GreenTech Recycling — E-waste collection (monthly, first Tuesday)
- Battery World Melbourne — Battery recycling
- City of Melbourne — Free e-waste collection events
6. Energy Conservation
- Turn off monitors and equipment at end of day
- Set computers to sleep mode after 15 minutes of inactivity
- Print double-sided where possible
- Use reusable cups in the break room
2025 Goals: Divert 90% of e-waste from landfill | Reduce paper usage by 30% | 15% energy reduction