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B.C.’s Return-It Electronics Recycling program

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FAQs about BC’s Return-It Electronics program

What is the Encorp Electronics Return-It program?

BC’s Return-It Electronics is a province-wide, end-of-life electronics recycling program available to all consumers and businesses in British Columbia. As of August 1st, 2007, you can drop off any of the regulated products at designated collection sites without charge, and be assured they will be recycled responsibly.

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Who is managing the program?

The program is being conducted by Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC), an industry led, not-for-profit stewardship agency and is being managed and administered by Encorp Pacific (Canada), a federally incorporated not-for-profit product stewardship corporation.

Where can I return my used electronics?

You can bring them to a designated Return-It Electronics Collection Site. To find a location near you click here

How is the program funded?

The program is financed by an environmental handling fee (EHF) 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. Commencement of fee collection will coincide with the launch of the program.

How does the fee program work?

A fee will be applied to the purchase price of new desktop computers, computer monitors, notebook computers, desktop printers, fax machines, and televisions. That fee will be used to pay for the recycling of all regulated items returned as of the program start date.

How much are the fees? Updated

The following fees will be charged on the sale of new electronics products:

Desktop Computers ~~$10~~ $5.50
TVs & Computer Monitors 29" and smaller ~~$12~~ $9
TVs & Computer Monitors 30" and larger ~~$45~~ $31.75
Notebook Computers $5 $1.20
Desktop Printers and Fax Machines $8 $6.50
Computer Peripherals (Keyboards, Mice etc) $0.90

What are the regulated electronic items included in the program?

The following ‘end-of-life’ items are accepted in the BC Return-It Electronics program:

Desktop Computers Includes Central Processing Units (CPUs), mouse, keyboards, cables and other components within the computer. This includes desktop computers, desktop computers acting as servers, and all associated keyboards and cabling.
Computer Monitors A display device used for displaying images from computers or other sources that does not meet the definition of a television. This includes traditional Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and flat panel display technologies.
Notebook Computers Includes portable computers such as notebook, laptop and tablet PCs.
Desktop Printers and Fax Machines This includes printing devices that are designed to reside on a work surface, and includes various printing technologies, including Laser & LED (electrophotographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation, etc. and "multi-function" or "all in one" devices that perform different tasks such as copy, scan, fax, print, etc.
Televisions A video display device with an imbedded television tuner. This includes various display technologies, such as traditional Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), flat panel or rear projection

Click here to view the list of acceptable products

Can I return my stereo/DVD player/cell phone?

No, at this time stereos, CD players, DVD players and cell phones are not included in the program. Also not included are computers or televisions that are part of, bolted to, built in to vehicles, marine vessels, or commercial/industrial equipment. Does NewGen Facilitate Recycling Anymore? No, at this time we do not facilitate recycling because the government has imposed new laws making it no longer feasible.

Click here to view the list of non-acceptable products