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Electronic weight scales

How to safely dispose of electronic weight scales

Electronic luggage scales

Electronic kitchen scales

Bathroom scales

Examples of electronic scales

  • Bathroom scales
  • Food scales
  • Luggage scales

How to dispose

There are two ways to dispose of electronic weight scales depending on whether they are usable or broken.

Usable scales

  • Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating

Reuse working electronic and manual weight scales by:

  • Giving to family and friends
  • Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace

Donate usable weight scales to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting.

Old and broken electronic scales

  • Take to an electronics recycling drop-off

Take old and broken electronic scales 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.

Special instructions

Do NOT put electronics in your blue cart as these items can damage equipment at the recycling facility.

Map of electronics drop-off locations

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