How to safely dispose of air purifiers and fans
Examples of air purifiers and fans
- Electric fans – desktop, mist, window, tabletop and other portable fans
- Air purifiers and ionizers
- Humidifiers and vaporizers
- Air fresheners (with a plug)
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of air purifiers and fans depending on whether they are usable or broken.
Usable air purifiers and fans
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Reuse working air purifiers and fans by:
- Giving to family and friends
- Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace
Donate usable air purifiers and fans to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:
Old and broken air purifiers and fans
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Take to an electronics recycling drop-off
Take old and broken air purifiers and fans for free to an electronics recycling drop-off. You can also take these items to a City Eco Centre for free – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.
- For full details, see Electronics Recycling program.
- Items must have a power cord/plug or run on a battery/charger.
Special instructions
Do NOT put electronics in your blue cart as these items can damage the equipment at the recycling facility.