electronics recycling

YES! We accept most working electronics free of charge. See below for details.

Electronics are being replaced every day with faster and smaller devices, and yet few are recycled after these products become obsolete. As a result, mountains of electronic waste are piling up in landfills across Canada.

ACAP Cape Breton's Electronics Recycling Program (ERP) continues to be a highly successful program in giving a second life to these used electronics. Since it's inception our electronics program has refurbished thousands of personal computers which have then been redistributed to the general public as well as various other electronics. Watch for our annual computer giveaways in the Cape Breton Post and the Maritime Merchant.

Effective September 30th, 2009 our giveaways will be raffled off. Everyone who shows up will receive one FREE ticket and depending on how many systems are available the corresponding amount of numbers will be drawn and systems provided to those winning numbers. We hope this will provide a more even distribution and give everyone who shows up a chance at obtaining a free computer.

If you are interested in obtaining a refurbished computer system through our program which includes: PC tower (with an operating system installed), monitor, keyboard, mouse and all cables then please phone or email us for options and details. Subject to availability.

E-waste and You, help reduce it by:

Upgrading or repairing electronic products where feasible instead of replacing them with new ones.
Donating your old equipment to a family member, friend or charitable organization.
Check with the manufacturer of your computer or electronic device to see what recycling programs the company offers.
Checking with your municipality to learn about reuse or recycling and disposal options for electronics in your area.

Do your part!

If you have working electronics or small home appliances you wish to donate please drop them off free of charge at our location at 582 George Street, Sydney. Drop off hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Notice - ACAP Cape Breton is not accepting any printers, fax machines, copiers, All-in-ones, cell phones or 15" CRT computer monitors at this time due to lack of demand. We will however accept working 15" LCD monitors.

NON-WORKING items may be taken to an ACES (Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship) facility.

ALL Hard drives are erased before redistribution.

For more information contact Shawn Young, Network Administrator / e-Recycling Manager at ACAP Cape Breton Phone 1-(902)-567-1628.