Electronics Disposal

Residents are reminded that Old, Unwanted, End-Of-Life Electronics are NOT ACCEPTED curbside and will not be collected during Heavy Garbage Collection. Old, unwanted, end-of-life electronics are also NOT accepted for disposal at the Waste Management Facility located on SPAR Road in Sydney. These electronic products can be dropped off FREE OF CHARGE to any EPRA Drop-off Centre located in CBRM.

Electronic Products accepted at EPRA Drop-off Centres include:

Display Devices

Televisions, monitors and all-in-one. flat panel (LCD, LED and Plasma) and rear projection.

Desktop Computers

Desk top computers including (those acting as servers) and all bundles keyboards, mice, cables and internal components.

Portable Computers

Including portable computers such as laptops, netbooks, notebooks and tablets.

Computer Peripherals

Includes both wired and wireless manual input devices such as keyboards, mice and trackballs.

Desktop Printers/Multi-Function Devices

Printers designed to reside on a work surface, including laser and LED, ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation and "multifunction" copy, scan, fax and print devices. Stand-alone desktop scanners and fax machines are also included in this category.

Personal/Portable Audio/Video Systems

Includes docking speakers, portable stereos, personal CD players, portable audio recorders, tape/radio players, headphones, digital media (MP3) players, voice recorders, digital cameras and video cameras.

Vehicle Audio/Video Systems (aftermarket)

Includes amplifiers, equalizers, speakers and in-dash audio/video components.

Home Theatre In-A-Box (HTB) Systems

Includes pre-packaged disc player/speaker/amplifier systems for use with video or television display to create a home theatre experience.

Home Audio/Video Systems

Includes VCR’s, DVD and CD players, digital cable and satellite equipment, speakers, amplifiers, receivers, data projectors and similar audio/video systems.

Phones (Telephones, Cellular and Smart Phone Devices, Pagers)

Includes corded and cordless telephones as well as telephone answering machines; cellular phones, including those offering camera video recording and/or audio functions; smartphones (cell-enabled); cell-enabled PDAs utilizing touch-screen technology; cell-enabled handheld devices.

Electronic Readers & Video Game Devices (Consoles, Handheld Devices & Controllers)

Includes personal and portable devices designed primarily for reading digital e-books and periodicals; gaming consoles; handdheld gaming devices as well as game controllers and both wired and wireless joysticks.

Appliances & Microwave Ovens for Countertop Cooking

Includes countertop microwave ovens, toasters, toaster ovens, fryers, hot plates, bread makers, induction cookers, pressurer cookers, waffle irons, coffee makers, espresso makers and kettles, blenders, mixers, food processors, coffee grinders, juice extractors, food dehydrators, devices for cutting food items, and devices for opening or sealing containers or packages.

Please note built-in or over-the-range microwave ovens and micro-wave/range hood combinations are excluded from the program.

Global Positioning System (GPS) Personal, Portable & Vehicle (afterrmarket)

GPS devices both for personal portable use (sports, leisure etc.) as well as aftermarket systems designed for use in a vehicle.

Air-Treatment Appliances (Air Conditioners NOT Included)

Includes protable fans with plug, air purifiers, heaters, corded aromatheraphy diffusers and humidifiers. Does not include air conditioners.

Personal Care Appliances

Includes hair cutting and drying appliances, tooth care appliances, shavers and massagers.

Devices for Measuring Time and Weight Scales

Including alarm clocks and wall clocks, timers, bathroom scales, food scales and luggage scales.

Floor or Carpet Care Appliances

Includes floor vacuums, carpet cleaners, robotic vacuums, handheld vaccums and stick vacuums.

Garment Care Appliances

Includes irons and steam cleaners.

Electronic Disposal

Residents are reminded that Old, Unwanted, End-Of-Life Electronics are not accepted curbside and will not be collected during heavy garbage collection. Old, end-of-life electronics are also NOT accepted for disposal at the Waste Management Facility.

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List of Obligated Products for Electronics Recycling

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The EPRA Drop-off Centre’s located in CBRM are:

 Glace Bay Recycling Ltd: 204 Reserve Street, Glace Bay (902)842-0608

 New Waterford Recyclers: 5559 Union Highway, River Ryan (902)862-3090

 Keltic Recycling: 434 Keltic Drive, Sydney River (902)562-4008

 North Sydney Recycling: 66 Memorial Drive, North Sydney (902)241-3004

The Staples location at 800 Grand Lake Road will also accept electronic waste. Please visit the EPRA website for more information.

For a complete list of electronics that are eligible for drop-off at a local Drop-off Centre, please visit www.recycleMYelectronics.ca/ns or phone the toll-free helpline 1(877)462-8907.

What is Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPR) Nova Scotia?

EPRA Nova Scotia is a not-for-profit industry-led organization that oversees a government-approved end-of-life electronics recycling program throughout the province. Residents and businesses can drop-off their unwanted electronics free of charge for responsible recycling at an EPRA Nova Scotia Drop-off Centre.

How does EPRA Nova Scotia ensure that electronics are recycled responsibly?

EPRA is committed to recycling end-of-life electronic products collected through their network of Drop-off Centres in a responsible manner that protects the environment as well as worker health and safety.

Do I have to pay to return my end-of-life electronics?

Residents and businesses can drop off their unwanted, end-of-life electronics free of charge for responsible recycling at any EPRA Nova Scotia Drop-off Centre.

Residents who have questions about Heavy Garbage Collection are encouraged to contact the Waste Management Hotline at (902)567-1337 or visit www.cbrm.ns.ca/solidwaste Educators are available to respond to inquiries from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.