Small Appliance Recycling Program Starts October 1
30 September 2011
Ever wondered what to do with that old broken electric toothbrush, out-dated vacuum cleaner, tired toaster oven or microwave? A new recycling program called “Unplugged”, launches on October 1, 2011 where these items and many others like them can now be diverted from landfills.
This new program, managed by the Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) is a province-wide initiative where more than 120 different types of small appliance products can now be returned to Recycling Depots.
Unwanted old or broken small electrical appliances can now be delivered to the City's Recycling Depot at 5555 Lynas Lane. The depot is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. (closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Statutory Holidays). Other return locations in Richmond include the OK Bottle Depot, Ironwood Bottle Depot and Regional Recycling Depot.
Please note that not all appliances are accepted through this program. Items not accepted include large appliances, such as ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers, and appliances not powered by electricity. For a full list of accepted products and to find the recycling location closest to you, please visit the “Unplugged” website at www.unpluggedrecycling.ca.
Other return locations in Richmond include the OK Bottle Depot, Ironwood Bottle Depot and Regional Recycling Depot. Go to the “Unplugged” website to find the location nearest you.
Funding for this program will be through environmental handling fees charged on these items at the point of purchase, starting October 1. These fees will only be charged on new products purchased. There is no fee or charge for returning the small appliances to Recycling Depots. The environmental handling fees cover all program cost including collection, transportation and recycling.
