Eco-Tech recommends all data be eliminated off all storage devices prior to Recycling. Items such as iPhones, or Andriod phones can be easily wiped by performing a Factory Reset.
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For computer private data on hard drives, we recommend using built-in Microsoft OS tools such as System Reset or Ubuntu Linux Default Settings to wipe them. Eco-Tech also offers a paid service for physical destruction using Certified equipment to eliminate data privacy breach.
Advisory: Eco-Tech is committed to providing no-cost recycling solutions for RPRA EEE E-waste, however some items do incur fees to recycle.
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On January 1, 2021, Ontario's new EEE Regulation came into effect. The regulation designates IT, Telecom, Audio/Visual and lighting equipment as recyclable items under the RPRA EEE Program.
Through a network of collection and reuse partners who have met specific standards, Electronic items generated in Ontario are eligible for diversion from landfills.
Accepted Electronic Items
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Computers: Desktop, laptop, tablets, portable, PDA
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Network equipment: Modems, routers, hubs, switches
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Peripherals: Computer speakers, mice & keyboards
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Components: CD/DVD drives, hard drives, motherboards, sound/video/LAN cards, CPUs, RAM, power supplies, cases, circuit boards
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Industrial robots, manufacturing equipment
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TVs – CRT, LCD, plasma, LED | Projection, wood cabinet - $5.00 per unit recycling fee
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Desktop printing Devices: Dot Matrix, ink jet, laser, multifunction
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Mixed wires: Power cables, ribbon cables, laptop chargers, AC adapters
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Computer Kiosk – $20.00 per unit recycling fee
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Desktop scanners, copy/fax machines, typewriters
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Arcade game machines – $20.00 per unit recycling fee
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Satellite equipment: Receivers, LNBFs, dishes
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A/V Equipment: Powered amplifiers, stereo amplifiers, speakers, mini-stereos, radios, security/video cameras, cable boxes, projectors, DVD/VCR/Blu-ray players, analog/digital dictation units, tape recorders
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Cameras: Analog, digital, web, baby monitors
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Phones: Mobile, land-line, & VoIP
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Toners – $1.00 per unit recycling fee | Fees waived if 600+ lbs of servers, computers, wires, and IT equipment is received
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Printer Cartridges – $0.50 per unit recycling fee | Fees waived if 600+ lbs of servers, computers, wires, and IT equipment is received
Miscellaneous Recycling
Eco-Tech is committed to providing no-cost recycling solutions, unfortunately there are no existing programs available to recycle some miscellaneous items at no cost and thus some items do incur fees to recycle responsibly.
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Smoke detector – $1.00 per unit recycling fee
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Auto parts: Brake rotors, tie-rods, alternators, starters, power steering pumps; all oils must be drained
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Headlamps – $2.00 per unit recycling fee
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Gas lawn mowers (Oils, and fuels must be drained)
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A/V media: Audio cassette tapes, VHS tapes, CD/DVD discs, vinyl records - $1.00 per lb recycling fee
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Air Conditioner units
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Scrap metals - No value provided; accepted at no cost
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Solar Panels - $0.30 per lb recycling fee
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Small home appliances - Can openers, toasters, coffee machines, blenders, shavers, hair dryers, air purifiers, humidifiers, fans, lamps, clothes irons, electric grills, small electric ovens, slow cookers (Items must be clean of oils, hairs, & food items | Dirty Small appliances - $1.00 per lb. to recycle
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Sports Equipment - $1.00 per lb recycling fee
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Office chairs – $5.00 per unit recycling fee
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Wooden folding tables – $5.00 per unit recycling fee
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Plastic Vacuums – Bag/container must be emptied. $5.00 per unit fee if not emptied!
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Metal Vacuums – Bag/container must be emptied. $5.00 per unit fee if not emptied!
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Dialysis machines - $25.00 per unit recycling fee - Decontamination Certificate required
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Extra-large home appliances: Washers, dryers, fridges, freezers, stoves, dish washers – $5.00 per unit recycling fee
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Large home appliances - Microwaves, dehumidifiers, electric heaters, mini bar/wine fridges, power tools, gardening power tools, sump pumps – $1.00 per unit recycling fee
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Paper/cardbord recycling - No fees applied or value provided for clean. Dirty, paper/cardboard is garbage - $1.00 per lb to dispose |
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Binders - $1.00 per lb recycling fee