Flat panel displays — such as LCD, LED, and plasma screens — are among the fastest-growing e-waste categories worldwide. Many contain mercury backlights, circuit boards, and valuable materials that must be managed with precision.
EcoCycle’s Flat Panel Display (FDP) Recycling Plant is purpose-built to safely dismantle and process screens of all sizes, ensuring complete recovery of recyclable materials while eliminating environmental risk.
The FDP Plant combines mechanical dismantling and controlled separation systems to recover valuable materials and safely capture any hazardous components.
The process involves:
Screens are fed into an enclosed system designed to prevent breakage and release of contaminants.
Glass, plastics, metals, and circuit boards are separated using precision cutting and suction systems.
Units containing mercury backlights (e.g., older LCDs) are processed in a sealed environment with negative pressure and filtration to prevent vapour release.
Separated materials are refined through downstream partners for reuse in manufacturing.
EcoCycle’s FDP Plant allows for high recovery rates of glass, aluminium, plastics, and rare earth elements, materials that would otherwise be lost in landfill or manual dismantling operations.
This advanced system provides:
By operating this technology onshore, EcoCycle provides a safe and sustainable solution for managing end-of-life displays while supporting local manufacturing through material recovery.
Most flat panel display waste has historically been exported overseas for dismantling, often under less stringent environmental conditions. EcoCycle’s onshore system eliminates that risk, ensuring all materials are processed and recovered responsibly within Australia.
This technology strengthens the national e-waste recycling framework and aligns with Australia’s commitment to responsible waste management and circular economy growth.
Head to www.ecoewaste.com.au to learn more