We’re ready Alberta!
Since 2004, Albertans have been recycling their end-of-life TVs and computer equipment and starting September 1, 2020, the list is EXPANDING under a two-year pilot project for which the data collected will inform our provincial government and others on how they can advance electronics recycling in the future.
EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS INCLUDED
IN THE PILOT PROJECT
Small
Appliances
- Fan
- Hair dryer
- Heater
- Iron
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Shaver
- Vacuum
- Residential Air Conditioner
- Products with Freon not Accepted
Audio
Visual
- CD Player
- Clock Radio
- Digital Camera
- DVD Player
- Headphones
- Satellite Dish
- Satellite Radio
- Speakers
- Video Camera
Telecom
Devices
- Answering Machine
- Cell Phone
- Landline Phone
- Modem and Router
- Pager
- Satellite Phone
- Speakerphone
Power and
Air Tools
- Drill
- Grinder
- Miter Saw
- Nail Gun
- Residential Air Compressor
- Sharpener
- Shop Vacuum
- Skillsaw
- Table Saw
Games, Toys
and Music
- Action Figure
- Amplifier
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Microphone
- Ride-on Toy
- Toy Robot
- Toy Vehicle
- Video Gaming
Equipment
Small Appliances
Clock
Fan
Hair dryer
Heater
Iron
Microwave
Residential Air Conditioner
Toaster
Shaver
Vacuum
Audio Visual
CD Player
Clock Radio
Digital Camera
DVD Player
Headphones
Satellite Dish
Satellite Radio
Speakers
Video Camera
Telecom Devices
Answering Machine
Cell Phone
Landline Phone
Modem and Router
Pager
Satellite Phone
Speakerphone
Power and Air Tools Drill
Grinder
Miter Saw
Nail Gun
Residential Air Compressor
Sharpener
Shop Vacuum
Skillsaw
Table Saw
Games, Toys and Music
Action Figure
Amplifier
Guitar
Keyboard
Microphone
Ride-on Toy
Toy Robot
Toy Vehicle
Video Gaming Equipment
Information for Albertans
Collection Site
Information
Ed Gugenheimer
We are excited for the many opportunities and benefits an expanded electronics recycling program could bring to Alberta’s burgeoning circular economy while continuing to contribute to the global effort to reuse and reduce waste. We’re confident we can do this because Albertans are our biggest champions and demonstrate on a daily basis a strong culture for recycling.
Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Recycling Management Authority
Al Kemmere
Municipalities play an important role in enabling and supporting recycling programs across Alberta. The electronics recycling pilot project will enable Albertans to continue to be good environmental stewards and is responsive to ongoing requests to effectively recycle more products. Municipalities look forward to playing a continued role in this pilot project and the long-term objective to permanently expand our electronics recycle program.
President, Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Mayor Cathy Heron
The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association is encouraged to see the Government of Alberta moving forward with an expanded electronics recycling pilot project. This project will be a welcome opportunity for our urban municipalities. It allows our members to be part of the continuum of returning end-of-life products to the manufacturing process.
Board Member, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
Jason Nixon
An expanded electronics program has the potential to inject $30 million annually into Alberta’s economy and support 360 additional full-time jobs in the recycling sector. These new jobs will come from increased demand for electronics collection and transportation, as well as jobs associated with processing and manufacturing the recycled material into new goods. ARMA has a strong record already, and recently hit a major milestone of 10 million electronic products recycled in Alberta. This expansion will help us recycle even more.
Minister of Alberta Environment and Parks