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Electronic Waste

Many electronic devices become waste after only a few short years of use.

In Canada, all provinces have programs to recycle electronic waste. The majority of these are operated by Electronic Products Recycling Association, an industry, non-profit organization.that follows strict standard for how electronics are handled. These standards focus on worker safety, data security, and responsible e-waste recycling.

Once collected, electronics are assessed and sent to approved recyclers for processing, where they are broken down and sorted into their components. Materials such as glass, plastic, and heavy metals are recovered and put back into the manufacturing stream to make new products.


Electronic devices contain metals such as silver, palladium and copper that can be recyled to make new products and keep potentially harmful electronic waste out of our landfills.

Recycling Process




1. Sort & Ship

Electronics are assessed and sent to approved recyclers for processing.




2. Assess

Approved recyclers process the products by breaking them down and sorting them into their components.




3. Safety

Material like mercury and lead are dealt with in an environmentally safe manner to keep them out of landfills.



4. Reuse

Materials such as glass, plastic, and heavy metals are recovered and put back into the manufacturing stream to make new products



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Look products that are labeled 'Energy Star' as they more energy efficient. By taking great care of them they will last longer.


New Recycling Programs

In 2016 London Drugs program recycled 58,642 kilograms of used batteries and cell phones.
163,000kg of computers and electronics and over 350,000 kilograms of plastic


Effect on our Community

Challenges with managing electronic waste includes illegal dumping, shipping offshore to developing countries, improper handling or disposal of toxic materials



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