About Whirl Recycling
Building a Cleaner Future
At Whirl Recycling, we believe that unwanted electronics with life still in them should never be called “waste.” Based in Sydney, we’re a social enterprise dedicated to sustainable solutions that prioritise electronics reuse, provide certified e-waste recycling and protect sensitive data.
Since launching in 2019, we’ve helped keep over 2.6 million devices weighing more than 8,700 tonnes out of landfill by offering free electronics recycling services in Sydney to households, businesses, schools, and government
Our Mission
Whirl Recycling was created to make electronics recycling simple, secure, and free for everyone. We partner with IT departments, schools, individuals and community organisations to provide e-waste recycling services that are both environmentally responsible and socially impactful.
We prioritise:
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Reuse First - Over 60% of what we collect is reused or refurbished, helping keep valuable materials in circulation and reducing demand for new resource extraction.
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Certified Electronics Recycling - Devices that can’t be reused are dismantled and recycled by downstream partners with full environmental accreditation.
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Secure Data Destruction - Every device is wiped using industry-standard methods including Active@ KillDisk or shredded then smelted, so you can be confident your data is permanently and completely destroyed.
Our Impact
Electronics recycling isn’t just about reducing landfill. It's about creating positive change. We've worked closely with community partners to:
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Turn recycling into donations to organisations including KYDS, ReLove FSHD research and the Northern Beaches Women’s Shelter
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Support refurbishers, vintage collectors, and repairers with hard-to-find parts
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Educate the public through events and collection drives, spreading awareness about the environmental risks of improper disposal of unwanted electronics and e-waste.
Our model combines free e-waste recycling with real community benefitsomething we believe is essential for true circular economy success.
Our Story
Founded by husband-and-wife team Adrian and Lisa Saunders, Whirl Recycling brings together decades of experience in digital innovation, behavioural science, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Let’s Keep Electronics Out of Landfill
We make it easy to recycle everything from phones and laptops to servers and network gear. Whether you're managing IT for a company or cleaning out a cupboard at home, Whirl Recycling offers secure, certified, and sustainable e-waste recycling services. We're always free of charge, always with the planet in mind.
Contact us to join our mission or find out how we can help.
