Australians throw away millions of computers, televisions, smartphones and tablets every year.
Most of them end up in landfill, causing toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury to leach into the soil, which damages the environment and can endanger human health, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
But a Queensland recycling program has found a way to divert tonnes of discarded electronic devices from landfill, while also providing employment opportunities for people with disability.
