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Cell phones are a type of electronic waste and may contain hazardous materials that are potentially harmful to the environment if not disposed of in a safe manner. Cell phones also contain valuable metals and components that can be recycled and used to manufacture new products.
Common cellular items include:
- cell phones, smartphones, wireless PDAs, external aircards and pagers.
- rechargeable cell phone batteries
- cell phone headsets, chargers and other accessories.
Recycle My Cell
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) operates an industry-led and government-approved recycling program for mobile devices that connect to a cellular or paging network, rechargeable cell phone batteries and accessories. CWTA provides residents and businesses with access to drop-off locations, mail-in services and collection events throughout the province.
Location: Visit RecycleMyCell.ca to find a list of drop-off and mail-in options.
Phone: 1-888-797-1740
Web: RecycleMyCell.ca
Recycle My Cell
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) operates an industry-led and government-approved recycling program for mobile devices that connect to a cellular or paging network, rechargeable cell phone batteries and accessories. CWTA provides residents and businesses with access to drop-off locations, mail-in services and collection events throughout the province.
Location: Visit RecycleMyCell.ca to find a list of drop-off and mail-in options.
Phone: 1-888-797-1740
Web: RecycleMyCell.ca
Recycle MY Electronics
The Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) operates an industry-led and government-approved recycling program for a range of electronic products. EPRA offers retail drop-off locations throughout the province and also hosts collection events in some communities across the province.
Location: Visit recycleMYelectronics.ca to find a list of province-wide drop-off locations and collection events.
Phone: 1-888-503-3201
Web: recycleMYelectronics.ca
Think About It
If your cell phone is still in working order, consider passing it on to a friend or family member.
If you are selling or purchasing a second-hand phone, be sure to protect your data.
Always clear your personal information before recycling, selling or donating your phone.