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None of the products listed below are accepted at Return-It Electronics collection sites at this time. We urge consumers to NOT take them to avoid any unnecessary inconvenience.

For information about what to do with unacceptable products, please visit The Recycling Council of BC's Recyclepedia

Sample photos of products NOT included in the Return-It Electronics system

Communication Products NOT Included

Cell Phones, Pagers or Beepers

  • Includes cellular batteries and cellular headsets

Cellular PDAs

  • Specifically those that connect to a cellular network

Note: Non-cellular PDAs are acceptable.

Commercial-grade Pay Phones

Other Handheld Electronics

  • Blackberry, Gameboy, etc.

GPS Navigation Systems

Electronic Books

Electronic Dictionaries or Translators

Calculators

Disks, Tapes, CDs or Cartridges

  • Includes all software as well as any related cases and racks/holders

Electronics Manuals

  • Includes all papers documents related to electronics

Commercial/Industrial Products NOT Included

Professional Video Cameras

Professional Audio Equipment

  • Amplifiers, speakers, mixers or professional microphones used for public performance

Point-of-Sale (POS) Equipment

  • Cash registers, POS terminals or related peripherals such as barcode scanners, customer displays, PIN pads, cash drawers, etc.

Receipt Printers

Commercial or Industrial Printers

  • Those used for large-scale printing

Photocopiers

Industrial Displays

  • Integrated LCD or CRT displays

NOTE: Standalone LCD or CRT monitors that can be used with industrial equipment are accepted.

Rack Mounted or Floor Standing Servers

External Routers or Modems

UPS Units

Medical Equipment

  • EKGs, X-ray machines, etc.

Typewriters

Toys, Gaming and Other Entertainment Systems NOT Included

Video Game Systems

  • Nintendo, Playstation, etc.

Electrical Remote Control Cars

Electrical or Motorized Dolls

Disposable or Children's Toy Cameras

Electric Musical Instruments

Karaoke Machines

Satellite Dishes

NOTE: Satellite receivers are accepted.

Small Appliances NOT Included

Microwave Ovens

Electric Grills, Woks or Frying Pans

Blenders or Food Processors

Coffee Makers

Toasters

Rice Cookers

Electric Irons

Beard Trimmers or Hair Grooming

Hair Dryers

Vacuum Cleaners

Heaters

Air conditioners

Electric Fans

Air Purifiers

Paper Shredders

Scales or Electric Measuring Devices

Clocks

Note: Electric clock radios are acceptable.

Sewing Machines

Lights, Light Bulbs or Lighting Equipment/Fixtures

Large Appliances NOT Included

Refrigerators or Freezers

Stoves, Ranges or Ovens

Dishwashers

Washers or Dryers

Hot Water Heaters

Power Tools NOT Included

Power Drills

Power Saws

Electric Sanders

Snow Blowers

Leaf Blowers

Electric or Gas Lawn Mowers