You know that cell phones 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 and Manitoba, 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.
