ReThink Red Deer
Where to take old electronics in Red Deer?
What do you do with outdated electronics?
It is an unfortunate fact that much electronic gear is obsolete within five years. Even when we try to hold onto older equipment and keep it running, software changes often force our hand. The IT industry has certainly taken the 'planned obsolescence' of the car industry a few steps further...
There are of course a number of charities that gather electronics for re-use and distribution to organizations or places in the world where they can still serve some useful purpose. If, however, you have dead electronics hanging around your home or office, don't throw them out with the trash.
In Red Deer, electronic equipment can be recycled at two locations:
Recycle Logic, 4645 - 62 St. (Riverside Industrial area), OR
City of Red Deer Waste Management Facility (on Delburne Road). Note that you have to be weighed in and out so that the facility can track the volume and types of materials coming in and out.
For more information on recycling in Alberta, visit Alberta Recycling Management.
Posted in Recycling & Waste Reduction by: lornedaniel 2009/11/24 1 Comments
- I just wanted to share some info about redirecting old pcs to charities. Go to era.ca (electronic recycling association) which is an organiztion that will repurpose pc's to non-profit organizations and schools. They work out of Edmonton and Calgary. Pickups can be arranged for large lots. One of the non-profit groups they work with is Alberta's Promise which is a non-profit that works exclusively with schools. I just really wanted to add that reusing/repurposing is also being done as opposed to full out recycling. Refurbishing and giving a pc a second life is also possible. Breaking electronics down into component parts to be recycled isn't the only solution possible. Repurposing is probably the best way resource wise speaking and when consideraing over all sustainabilty.Reply
