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 |
- Bracebridge (1062 Rosewarne Drive) - Rosewarne Transfer Station
- Gravenhurst (1052 Beiers Road) - Beiers Road Transfer Station
- Huntsville (178 Stisted Landfill Road) - Stisted Transfer Station
- Muskoka Lakes (1174 Eveleigh Road) - Eveleigh Transfer Station
- Lake of Bays (1020 Oxtongue Rapids Road) - Franklin Transfer Station
- Georgian Bay (980 South Bay Road) - Baxter Transfer Station
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.
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| Acceptable Electronic Waste |
- Camera & Security Cameras
- Clocks & Time Keeping Devices
- Computer Peripherals (Router, Cables, Chargers, USB)
- Computers (Desktop & Portable Computers)
- Data Storage Devices
- Desktop Printing/ Multi- Function Devices, 3D Printers, Printer Cartridges & Supplies
- Display Devices (TVs, Monitors, Tablets, E-books)
- Drones
- E-Bikes & E-Scooters
- Electronic Automotive Parts
- Electronic Exercise Equipment (Treadmills, Stationary Bikes, Digital Scales, Fitness Trackers, etc.)
- Generators
- Home A/V Systems
- IT & Telecom Equipment (Hard drives, Servers, Microfilm Readers, Binding Machines, Postage Franking Machines & Check Filler Machines)
- Kids Electronic Toys, Robots, RC Toys
- Lawn & Garden Tools (Mowers, Blowers, Trimmers)
- Lead Acid Batteries
- Light Fixtures & String Lights
- Microwave Ovens & Small Appliances
- Musical Instruments & Recording Equipment
- Outdoor Sports Equipment (Game Cameras, Optics, Walkie Talkies, Dog Trainers, Fish Finders, GPS)
- Personal, Portable A/V Systems
- Phones (Telephones, Cellular & Smart Phones, Pagers & Accessories)
- Power Supplies & Extension Cords
- Power Tools
- Vehicle A/V systems (aftermarket)
- Video Gaming Systems & Peripherals
- Wire & Cabling
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| Unacceptable Items |
- ITT/AV equipment weighing more than 250 kg
- Motor vehicles
- Large appliances
- Textiles, clothing, furniture or any other wood/upholstered or stuffed articles
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| Resources |
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Acceptable/Unacceptable Electronic Waste Guide (pdf)
One-page Waste Sorting Guide
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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.
