SIMS Recycling Solutions general manager, Peter Netchaef said governments have rejected industry proposals, because they do not address historical or orphan equipment - no-name products or computers from manufacturers which have closed down, despite previous promises to include these products.

The group's formation follows a recent Computer Product Stewardship Meeting (CPSM) where computer vendors and the NSW Department of Environment and Conservation discussed the industry's handling of e-waste.

"Some producers want to stick to their own take-back schemes and the CPSM has yet to engage the multitude of small component importers, which make up half the industry," Netchaef said.

The group's first meeting will be on September 8 in Melbourne and will address the acceleration of computer recycling schemes across Australia.

Group membership includes Total Environment Center, SIMS Recycling Solutions, MRI Australia, Environment Victoria, NSW Local Government Association, TIC Group and the Conservation Council of Western Australia.