Although there have been a few places to recycle electronics in BC, here and there, for some time now (but if I remember correctly only 1 of them was certified by a 3rd part, according to the Recycling Council of BC), true electronics recycling is now here. Encorp "Return-It" depots now take electronics (as of August 1st), and have an "Electronics Recycling in BC" website site devoted to it. Here's what it says at the top of the page: "Starting in August 1st, (2007) a province-wide used electronics recycling program will be available to consumers and business in British Columbia. You will be able to drop off any of the regulated products at the identified collection locations without charge, and be assured they will be recycled responsibly."
Apparently all of their 7 Vancouver locations (most of which are Salvation Armys) now accept electronics.
How is this funded? Just like it should be, through environmental handling changes added on directly to the product's purchase price: "Starting August 1, 2007, an environmental handling fee (EHF) will be levied on the sale of new products in the designated categories. 100% of the program revenue will be used for the administration, collection, transportation, and responsible recycling of end-of-life electronics."
There are a lot of Acceptable items but also a lot of unacceptable items.
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