Electronic waste is hazardous material. Over time, electronics can leak toxic elements like mercury and lead, which can be harmful to the environment and to our community.
Electronics are not collected at the curb and must be managed carefully.
Some electronics can be returned to their manufacturer, and are also accepted free of charge at many locations in our community.
| Electronic Waste Drop-Off Locations |
Waste Facilities and Hours of Operation Electronic waste must be delivered to one of the above transfer stations. Electronic waste is no longer accepted during mobile collection events. |
| Acceptable Electronic Waste |
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| Unacceptable Items |
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What happens to your electronics?
Your electronics are shipped to an approved processing facility where they are dismantled into their separate components. The materials, such as steel, aluminum, copper, glass and plastic, are used to create new products. Hazardous materials are sent for further processing and proper disposal.
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation
The Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) Regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 designates information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual (ITT/AV) and lighting equipment as the third and fourth materials after tires and batteries under Ontario’s individual producer responsibility regulatory framework.