Electronics recycling for residents
Old and used electronics can be recycled at various locations around Calgary.
Please note: Our City Eco Centres accept different electronics materials than other electronics recycling depots.
Follow these resources to find the right place to take your old computer, television and other electronic gadgets.
Electronics recycling for businesses
If you have large volumes of electronics to recycle, see a list of electronics processors that may be able to accept electronics items. Visit Electronics Recycling for Business.
Frequently asked questions
Learn more about how our electronics recycling program works and why it is so important to recycle these items. Visit Electronics Recycling FAQ.
Acceptable electronics items
The list below is just a sample of appliances and electronics that can now be recycled at City Eco Centres.
The City is participating in a pilot with Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) to help divert even more electronic items from the landfill. The pilot has expanded the scope of residential electronic products that can be recycled without adding new consumer fees.
If you are not sure where to put an item, check What Goes Where.
Small appliances
Examples
- Microwave
- Clock
- Fan
- Hair dryer
- Heater
- Iron
- Toaster
- Shaver
- Vacuum
Special instructions
Includes home countertop appliances, non-heating with a power cord and/or rechargeable battery and charger.
TVs
Examples
- Televisions - all sizes
- TV remote controls
- HDMI cables
Special instructions
We accept TVs larger than 30 inches.
Mobile devices
Examples
- Cellphones and PDAs
- iPhones
- Android smartphones
- iPads, iPad mini
- Samsung Galaxy Tablets
- Other Android tablets
- Charging cables and plugs
Special instructions
Remember to remove your personal data from mobile devices before dropping off for recycling.
Computers and accessories
Examples
- Desktop computers and laptops
- Keyboards, computer mice
- Computer cables
- Printers, scanners, fax machines
- CPUs and servers
- Monitors
- Webcams
- Routers and modems
- Optical drives and hard drives
- Charging cables and plugs
Special instructions
Remember to remove your personal data from mobile devices before dropping off for recycling.
Audio and visual equipment
Examples
- Radios (all kinds)
- Stereos
- CD players
- Cassette players and boomboxes
- VCRs and DVD players
- Speakers (no wooden speakers)
- Digital and security cameras
- Calculators
- Projectors
- Headphones and earbuds
- Mp3 players, iPods
- Microphones
- Soundboards, mixing consoles
- Charging cables and plugs
- Satellite dish and radio
- Video cameras
- Radar detectors
Telecom
Examples
- Answering machine
- Landline phone
- Modem and router
- Pager
- Satellite phone
- Speakerphone
Power and air tools
Examples
- Drill
- Grinder
- Miter saw
- Nail gun
- Air compressor
- Sharpener
- Shop vacuum
- Skillsaw
- Table saw
Special instructions
Rechargeable battery must be attached to tool to be considered for recycling.
Games, toys and music
Examples
- Action figures
- Amplify
- Guitar
- Keyboard
- Microphone
- Ride-on-toy
- Toy robot
- Toy vehicle
- Video gaming equipment
City Eco Centres
Bring your electronics to a City of Calgary Eco Centre for free recycling. There is no charge to bring electronics to an Eco Centre unless your load contains other garbage.
Do NOT put electronics into your any of your carts (blue, black or green).
City Eco Centre hours and locations
For hour and locations, visit Eco Centre Hours and Locations or view the map below:
City approved electronics recycling depots
We are partnered with the following organizations who are registered with the Alberta Recycling Management Authority.
These electronics recycling depots are for residential use only. These locations accept all the same electronics materials as listed above for City Eco Centres.
| Address | Hours of Operation | Site details | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Ecco Recycling |
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This is a self-serve depot. Please put materials into the correct labeled bin. |
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|
Vecova Bottle Depot |
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Bottle depot located adjacent (north) of the Vecova Aquatics, Health, and Fitness center. |
Other electronics recycling options
Please note: These locations are not part of the ARMA provincial stewardship program but may accept some electronics for recycling.
Contact each business directly to find out what items are accepted, any associated fees, along with locations and hours.
You can also donate working computers and other electronics to local charities.
Other electronics recycling drop-off locations may be available at your local electronics store. Please contact them directly to find out what items they may accept.
Electronics recycling and your privacy
Remember to protect your privacy: Clear personal information from computers, cell phones and electronics prior to dropping off (wipe your drives/clear your SIM cards).
The City of Calgary is not responsible for personal information contained on your electronic devises by City non-partnered recycling depots.
Visit the ARMA website for the full list of acceptable electronic items.