How to dispose of watches
Examples of watches
Items include:
- Fitbit
- Fitness trackers
- Apple watches
- Digital watches
- Analog watches
How to dispose
There are multiple ways to handle this item depending on specific conditions outlined on this page.
Usable watches
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Digital watches and analog watches in good working order can be given to family and friends or donated to participating charities that accept accessories. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Some options include:
- Diabetes Canada
- Cerebral Palsy
- Goodwill Alberta
- Kidney Clothes
- Calgary Drop In Centre
- Women in Need Society
Replacing the battery or repairing the watch strap can make the item usable again.
Unusable watches
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Put this item in your black cart.
Put watches that cannot be repaired in the black cart as garbage.
For businesses
If you are a business with this item, please see our Business Waste resources.