With support from the Australian Government, we are partnering with Myer to inform the feasibility of a national product stewardship scheme for cosmetics. We are running a cosmetics collection trial for an eight-week period from 22 July – 16 September. During this period consumers can bring any brand of used cosmetic makeup items to collection points in the twelve participating Myer stores. With guidance from peak industry body, Accord, the trial aims to test different processing methods and research new ways of recycling to achieve higher value end products. Further details and participating locations can be found below.
Where can I drop off my used cosmetics?
We are proud to be partnering with Myer to run these trials. You can drop off any brand of cosmetic items to the twelve participating Myer stores listed below. You can also take advantage of the long-standing and highly successful Back to MAC program and drop-off M·A·C branded products to any M·A·C store across Australia.
VIC
Myer Melbourne City
Myer Chadstone
Myer Highpoint
Myer Ballarat
NSW
Myer Sydney City
Myer Parramatta
Myer Albury
QLD
Myer Brisbane City
Myer North Lakes
SA
Myer Adelaide City
WA
Myer Perth City
Myer Joondalup
What can I drop off?
Is your item listed below? Check the list to see whether the product is being accepted as part of the collection trials. You can also scan your product using the Recycle Mate app to find out if it’s accepted, and where your closest collection point is. You can also use Recycle Mate to check what products are accepted in your kerbside recycling!
Once collected, products will be sorted into eight categories (based on material type) and either recycled or remanufactured into other products. Hard and soft plastics will be shredded and used in TonerPlas, an asphalt additive which uses waste plastics and toner from old printer cartridges to create roads that last longer and require less maintenance than traditional asphalt. Hard plastics will also be used in our Resin8 concrete additive. Metals will be separated and sent to a metals recycling facility, and glass will be crushed for use as a sand replacement in building materials for the construction industry.
