Electronic and Electrical Waste (E-Waste)

Electronic and electrical products are accepted, free of charge, at the Raven Recycling E-waste Collection Depot.

Most e-waste is not accepted at the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility.

Why Recycle Electronics And Electrical Products

Many of us have electronics that need to be disposed of. E-waste can contain toxic ingredients such as flame retardants, lead, mercury, nickel and cadmium and other heavy metals. When these materials end up in the landfill they have the potential to cause harm to the air we breath, the water we drink, and human health. Electronics also contain valuable metals such as gold and silver that can be salvaged to make new materials.

E-waste has been added to the Yukon Governments Designated Materials Regulation. The addition of e-waste to the Designated Materials Regulation means that consumers pay a disposal fee at the point of purchase allowing end of life items to be taken to the e-waste collection depot for no additional fee.

For information:
Yukon Government
Raven Recycling E-waste Collection Depot

Electronic And Electrical Materials And Services

	Material	Computer equipment Cell phones, handheld devices Copy equipment Desktop or laptop computers Computer equipment Desktop or portable printers Displays (TV, computer screens, interactive white boards, cash registers) Answering machines, non-cellular telephones Personal or portable image/audio/video systems Audio/video equipment for vehicles Kitchen countertop motorized appliances Garment care appliances Personal care equipment Weight measurement devices Time measurement devices Cleaning appliances Any other corded electrical devices
	Requirements	Not collected at the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility. When mixed with regular waste, could trigger unsorted waste charges at the Waste Management Facility.
	Services	Electronic and electrical waste can be recycled at Raven Recycling Society free of charge. At this time no electronic and electrical waste will be accepted at the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility.
	Good To Know	YG Designated Materials Regulation (DMR), meaning a recycling fee included in the purchase price, similar to the tire program. Some new style computers in good condition may be accepted by Computers for Schools.

	Material	Batteries
	Requirements	Only collected on Household Hazardous Waste Days. Do not place in garbage
	Services	Vehicle batteries may be sold to Raven Recycling all year round. Lithium Ion(Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) rechargeable batteries, lithium primary batteries, button cell batteries, and alkaline batteries can be taken to Call2REcycle collection depots: The Source, Staples, and Raven Recycling.
	Good To Know	Proper handling of batteries: Lithium Ion(Li-Ion), Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) rechargeable batteries and lithium primary batteries must be individually bagged or have their terminals covered with tape. Other battery types do not need to be individually bagged. If you are unsure what type of battery, then please bag it to be on the safe side.