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Electronic waste can contain heavy metals (lead, mercury and cadmium) and other harmful substances such as brominated flame-retardants. Albertans can divert electronics from our landfills by participating in Alberta's electronics-recycling program,. Albertans can drop off their end-of-life TVs and computer equipment at over 220 collection sites across the province. For more information about the Electronics Recycling Program or locate a collection site near you, visit www.albertarecycling.ca or call 1.888.999.8762 (toll free). Where can I find information on the Electronics Recycling Program? Alberta's electronics recycling program is helping protect our environment by keeping old TVs and computers out of the landfill. There is no cost for you to take your old electronics to one of over 250 collection sites across the province. The electronic recycling program currently accepts televisions, computer monitors, CPUs, laptops, electronic notebooks and printers. A not-for-profit organization – Alberta Recycling – manages the province-wide recycling program on behalf of Albertans. Contact Alberta Recycling at 1-888-999-8762 or electronics@albertarecycling.ca for more information. What can I do with electronics that are not part of the electronics recycling program? Some private recycling companies accept other electronics, such as radios, VCRs, and DVDs, for a fee. As well, EcoStations, recycling depots, and other local waste reduction events may collect these electronics for recycling. Check with your local community to determine your options. What can I do with a piece of electronic equipment that is still functional and could be reused? There are reuse companies and not-for-profit organizations that accept electronics for reuse. Check theYellow Pages or your local community for options. Where do we take computer equipment and televisions for recycling? There are over 300 collection sites across Alberta that collect televisions and computer equipment for recycling. Some recycling facilities, landfills, and electronics businesses accept year-round drop-off. In other cases, communities hold regular electronics round-ups. Contact the Alberta Recycling or 1-888-999-8762 or electronics@albertarecycling.ca for more information and a location near you. Who do we talk to regarding environmental fees on computer equipment and televisions? Since 2005, environmental fees ranging from $5 to $45 (depending on the item), was placed on each product included in the electronics recycling program. A not-for-profit organization — Alberta Recycling — manages the program on behalf of Albertans. Contact Alberta Recycling at 1-888-999-8762 (toll free) or electronics@albertarecycling.ca for more information. |
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