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 said the government has not implemented e-recycling laws for the 1.6 million computers disposed of annually, despite five years of lobbying.

The Let's Do IT! alliance includes Total Environment Centre, Sims Recycling Solutions, MRI Australia, Environment Victoria, NSW Local Government Association, TIC Group and the Conservation Council of Western Australia.