I’m always buying new electronics and throwing away old ones and I want to maintain and share a list of places that recycle electronics and dispose of them safely as opposed to throwing these away in the garbage.
| Place | Batteries | Phones | Monitors | Computers | Electronics | Pickup Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEC | X | |||||
| Ikea | X | |||||
| Staples* | X | X | X | X | X | |
| BestBuy* | X | X | X | |||
| Diabetes Canada* | X | X | X | X | ||
| Goodwill Canada | X | X | X | X | ||
| Cerebral Palsy Canada | X | X | X |
Contents
BestBuy
- Batteries (alkaline, lithium ion, rechargeable, and cell phone batteries under 5 pounds)
- Cellular Devices and Pagers
- Computer Peripherals
- Cords and Cables
- Countertop Microwave Ovens
- Desktop Computers
- Desktop & Portable Scanners
- Desktop Printers/ Multi-Function Printers
- Display Devices – TVs, Monitors
- External Storage Drives and Modems
- GPS and Portable Car Electronics
- Home Audio/Video Systems
- IT and Telecom Equipment
- Medical and Monitoring Equipment
- Musical Instruments
- Non-Cellular Telephones and Answering Machines
- Personal/Portable Audio Systems
- Portable Computers
- Small/Large Battery Powered Toys
- Vehicle Audio/Video Systems
- Video Gaming Systems and Accessories
Diabetes Canada
They only accept electronics if you schedule a pickup.
Check out their Declutter website.
Staples
***Recycling services are not available at all locations. Please contact your local store here to confirm what recycling services are available***
Links of Interest
reBoot Canada – Accept computer equipment, but, they may charge you for certain things such as monitors.
More Resources
Here are places you can recycle and donate other items.
- Habitat for Humanity – household building materials
- Hakim Optical – glasses
- Salvation Army – clothing, housewares
- Tiny Toy Co – toys
- Kidney Car Foundation – cars
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