Where Do I Recycle…?

You know that cellphones and rechargeable batteries weighing less than 5 kg each can be recycled at any of our drop-off locations, but what about other items? Here are a few resources:

Single-Use/Non-Rechargeable Batteries

• In British Columbia, Manitoba and select locations in Ontario, Call2Recycle^® offers single-use battery recycling
• In other Canadian provinces, you can check for drop-off locations with Earth911 or by contacting your local solid waste or county recycling center

Electronics

• Check with the product manufacturers as many offer some kind of take-back program
• Electronics Take-Back Coalition offers donation and recycling options
• DigitalTips provides information on how to reduce, reuse and recycle your electronics

Car Batteries

• Check with your auto repair or local auto supply shop
• Your local solid waste department or county recycling center/transfer station may also provide collection

Compact fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs)

• In British Columbia, residents have LightRecycle, a province-wide collection system with over 191 collection sites for burnt-out CFLs

Want to recycle an item not listed here? Try searching at Earth911 for additional recycling options.