Free Electronic Recycling & Data Security Event in British Columbia

By electronic recycling association April 2, 2025

Protect Your Privacy & the Planet – Join Us April 22

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to partner with the Township of Esquimalt to host a Free Electronic Recycling and Data Security Event on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in celebration of Earth Day.

Location: Archie Browning Sports Centre
Address: 1151 Esquimalt Rd, Victoria, BC, V9A 3N6
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PST)

Community members are encouraged to bring their unwanted or pre-loved electronic devices to the ERA’s Electronic Recycling Station for secure recycling or donation. All donated electronics will be professionally data-wiped, refurbished, and redistributed to local organizations and individuals in need across British Columbia.

To support secure data destruction, the ERA’s mobile hard drive shredder will be on-site for those wishing to physically destroy their hard drives.

We Accept a Wide Range of Electronics in Any Condition, Including:

Computers and Accessories:

  • Laptops and desktops (Mac and PC)
  • Docking stations
  • Internal components (motherboards, hard drives, etc.)
  • Keyboards, mice, cables, and wires

Consumer Electronics:

  • Gaming consoles
  • iPods, iPads, MP3 players
  • Stereo equipment

Printers and Office Devices:

  • Inkjet and laserjet printers
  • Fax machines
  • Scanners and copiers

Mobile Devices:

  • Mobile phones (including iPhones and smartphones)
  • Tablets

Other Electronics:

  • Phone systems
  • CD/DVDs and memory cards
  • Servers (racks, stands, all brands)
  • Software (operating systems, editing, design)
  • Network switches and routers
  • Lab equipment
  • Disk arrays

Join us in making a positive environmental impact while supporting digital access and equity in your community!