As Earth Day approaches this week, it is an ideal time to raise awareness about the critical issue of electronic waste. According to the United Nations only 17.4 percent of e-waste is currently recycled. Global e-waste volumes grew by 21% between 2104 and 2019, according to the United Nations, a pace that will lead to a doubling of e-waste in just 16 years. The world discarded 53.6 million tons of e-waste in 2019.
With the increasing rate of technology advancements, new electronic devices become quickly dated. An example we commonly see is how fast people upgrade items like phones, gaming consoles, laptops, tablets and computers. While it is always a great feeling to have the latest gadget, a better feeling is to know that your old devices were disposed of properly.
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) has been reducing unnecessary electronic waste since 2004. We reduce adverse environmental contribution through electronic recycling, repurposing and through the donation of electronics and other IT Equipment. With a number of drop off locations around Canada based primarily out of Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg, and an electronic pickup service, the ERA provides a meaningful way for organizations and individuals to deal with their old computer equipment in a safe and secure manner that matches or exceeds government standards.
The ERA drop off locations provide local residents and businesses with a place to responsibly drop off their unwanted electronic devices – including common items like phones, laptops, tablets and computers. ERA ensures the e-waste collected is properly and securely recycled and that none of it ends up in a landfill.
This Earth Day, please do your part and reduce, reuse and recycle responsible.
Book your pick-up or drop-off today!
Electronic Recycling Association- Calgary
1301 34 Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1V8 / (403) 262-4488
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Edmonton
Unit #5 – 14212 128 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB, T5L 3H5
(780) 455-2088
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Toronto
Unit #15 – 489 Brimley Rd
Toronto, ON, M1J 1A3
(416) 477-0664
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Saskatoon
Unit 246 – 105 Marquis Court
Saskatoon, SK, S7P 0C4
(306) 500-7769
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Vancouver
Unit 1045 – 11111 Twigg Pl
Richmond, BC V6V 3C9
(604) 215-4483
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Winnipeg
403-1200 Sherwin RD
Winnipeg, MB
(204) 515-3226
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Electronic Recycling Association- Montreal
130 Bd Saint-Joseph #160,
Lachine, Quebec H8S 2L3
(514)307-2464
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm