The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is collaborating with the BBB of Central Canada, along with the BBB Education Foundation to present a FREE event focused on shredding and recycling electronics. This event is designed for local businesses and consumers and will take place on September 12th, 2024, at Polo Plaza -Winners/HomeSense parking lot, located at 875 St. James Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event will run from 10 am to 2 pm.
Dispose of your unwanted electronics, including computers, laptops, cell phones, gaming consoles, printers, and tablets, all the while safeguarding your electronic data and personal information against cyber theft. You have the option to either drop off your items or conveniently utilize the drive-through service, and we will manage the items from there. The ERA team will perform a data wipe on the items before proceeding with recycling or refurbishment of the equipment.
Electronics that are refurbished or successfully recycled through this initiative will be contributed to charities in Winnipeg.
Accepted items include:
- Desktop & laptop computers
- Tablets
- Cell Phones/ Smart Phones/ Home Phones
- Printers
- Servers
- Handheld Electronics (Mp3 Players, Gaming Consoles etc)
- Gaming consoles
- Stereo Equipment
- Cameras
- USB Keys & Other Storage Devices
- External Hard Drives
- Cords, cables
- Peripherals (mice, keyboards, CDs, DVDs, etc)
**NO microwaves or old tube TVs – NO home or personal appliances*
If you need help organizing a collection event contact the ERA. We will provide necessary resources (staff to assist with collection if necessary and confirmed in advance, collection bins, removal of equipment) as well as assist in handling the creation of marketing materials for your event (posters/flyers for you to distribute). All you’ll need to do is share event details with all of your contacts to ensure your collection is well attended.
Please check availability with a ERA representative today by calling our main line at 1.877.9.EWASTE.