electronics recycling

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. Over 450 refurbished personal computers have been redistributed to the general public so far in 2009 as well as various other electronics. Watch for our annual computer giveaways in the Cape Breton Post and the Maritime Merchant.

*Note - 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.

Encouraging vendors and brand owners to subscribe to a take-back and recycling program for the electronic products they sell or make.
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.
Checking with your municipality to learn about reuse, recycling and disposal options for electronics in your area.

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

For more information contact Shawn Young, IT Manager at ACAP Cape Breton Phone 1-(902)-567-1628 or by email scyoung@acapcb.ns.ca