Lamps from all makes and models will be accepted, not just Epson. Environmentally sensitive chemicals are removed while other components are melted down for re-use. Approximately 97 percent of the material in an average projector lamp can be recycled, thus avoiding sending it to landfill.

Bruce Bealby, Epson's Business Manager Visual Imaging, said the program is a part of Epson's aim to continuously improve the environmental effects of a product during use.

"This lamp recycling program is a contribution by Epson, the market leader in projectors, towards creating a new form of business that minimises consumption of energy and resources, recycles materials, and eliminates waste across the entire product life cycle, including production, transportation and usage," said Bealby.

Locations can be found at http://www.epson.com.au/products/projector/recycle.asp