An overview of the SMARC System in operation is set out below:
- SMARC Request. Individuals will be able to request a SMARC for disposal of their household e-waste by logging on to the SMARC API and registering their details.
- SMARC Delivery. The SMARC API will notify a Collection Partner of the SMARC Request, and the Collection Partner will be responsible for delivering the SMARC to individuals.
- SMARC in Use. Once the SMARC has been delivered, individuals will be able to deposit their e-waste into the SMARC. The SMARC will record the type of e-waste item deposited and the mass of the item. This data will be transmitted to and recorded in a SMARC database. The SMARC will also determine the value of the deposited e-waste and provide a payment to the user, commensurate to the value of the e-waste deposited.
- SMARC Collection. Collection Partners will have access to the SMARC database to determine the most efficient times and routes to collect full SMARC units as back-loads from their delivery routes. The collection of SMARC units will be recorded on the SMARC database. Collection Partners will store collected e-waste at their distribution centres.
- E-waste collection. ANZRP will have access to the SMARC database to monitor the mass and type of e-waste items that have been collected and stored by Collection Partners at their distribution centres. Using the information from the SMARC database, ANZRP will determine the appropriate time to collect the consolidated e-waste from the distribution centres of Collection Partners.
- Collating a database of the e-waste system. Overtime, widespread use of SMARC units will contribute to a nation-wide database of the mass and nature of e-waste being deposited. This will contribute towards governance development for e-waste systems, including expanding the types of e-waste subject to mandatory Co-Regulatory Arrangements and a deeper understanding of the extent of e-waste being generated in Australia and the efficacy of measures taken to address this.