COMPUTERS, printers and cables are just a small portion of e-waste recycled in the Rockhampton region.

During the 2013-14 financial year, Rockhampton Regional Waste and Recycling (RRWR) collected more than 54 tonnes of e-waste from the community.

Council's Business Enterprise Committee chair, Cr Neil Fisher said as a partner of TechCollect, RRWR were committed to collecting old electronic goods and sending them away for recycling.

"RRWR has been a proud supporter of TechCollect, a free national e-waste recycling program, since October 2013 and the results from the past nine months are something to be proud of," Cr Fisher said.

"Under the TechCollect program, members of our community are able to drop off their e-waste for free at the Lakes Creek Rd Landfill and Gracemere Landfill.

"RRWR then sends the e-waste away to TechCollect for recycling into new products so it's a fantastic initiative to be a part of."

A total 54.5 tonnes of e-waste has been collected from the region, with close to 85% of the weight taken up by TVs (46.2 tonnes).

Cr Fisher said recycling was a fantastic way to save the environment for free.

"Not only can residents dispose of e-waste for free, but in fact all types of recycling goods are accepted by RRWR for free," Cr Fisher said.

"Recyclables are accepted at all of RRWR's landfills and transfer stations."

Items that cannot be accepted under the TechCollect initiative include game consoles, video recorders, DVDs, whitegoods, power tools and radio and stereo equipment

For more information on e-waste and recycling head to rockhamptonregionalwaste.com.au.