Where to dispose;
Pens and markers can be dropped off free of charge at the CRC, which is located at the Resource Recovery Centre. The pens and markers are then sent to Terracycle for recycling. For more information follow this link.
Pens and markers can be dropped off at selected Officeworks for recycling.
Other companies like Terracycle, also recycle non-electric office supplies, which include; tape desk organisers, card and document files, binders, calendars, labels, pens, markers, staplers, hole punches, dividers, paper cutters, paper clips, staples and binder clips. Follow this link for more information.
Pens and markers, as a final option, can be placed in the council provided general waste bin (red lid).