Starting October 1, 2011, the Eco-Depot Recycling Centre will be part of the Unplugged Small Appliance Recycling Program.
We accept the following appliances for recycling:
Countertop Cooking Appliances
- Blenders/Smoothie Makers
- Beverage Fountains
- Bread Makers
- Buffet Warmer Trays
- Can Openers
- Coffee Grinders
- Coffee Urns
- Contact Grills / Fry Pans / Griddles
- Cooking Thermometers
- Countertop Microwave Ovens
- Countertop Ovens and Countertop Rotisserie Ovens
- Deep Fryers
- Drip Coffee / Espresso / Cappuccino Makers
- Egg Cookers
- Electric Knife Sharpeners
- Fondue Pots
- Food Choppers / Processors / Slicers
- Hand / Stand Mixers
- Hot Air Corn Poppers
- Hot Plates / Portable Stoves / Tabletop Grills
- Ice Cream Makers
- Juice Extractors / Presses
- Kettles / Tea Makers
- Knives
- Meat Grinders
- Mug Warmers
- Pasta Makers
- Percolators
- Pod Coffee Makers
- Rice/Slow Cookers
- Sandwich Makers
- Toaster Ovens / Toasters
- Waffle Irons
- Woks
Types of Products not Accepted
- Restaurant, Commercial and Institutional cooking appliances performing the same functions (Bar or restaurant drink mixers)
- Appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Large appliances (Refrigerators, countertop dishwashers, etc)
- Mini Fridges, home wine bars, wine chillers, portable ice makers or any items that contain refrigerants)
- Commercial popcorn makers
- Built-in or over the range microwaves
Time Measurement Appliances
- Clocks (Alarm clocks, wall clocks)
- Timers
Types of Products not Accepted
- Wind-up or grandfather clocks, appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Time measurement devices intended to be geld in a pocket or worn on a person's body
- Time instruments that are part of a product with another function (clock as part of a clock radio or a timer on a slow cooker, etc.)
Weight Measurement Appliances
- Bathroom Scales
- Countertop Food Scales
Types of Products not Accepted
- Mechanical scales that are not electric powered
- Doctor's scales
- Laboratory, commercial or industrial scales
Garment Care Appliances
- Boot / Glove Dryers
- Cordless / Household/Stationary / Travel Irons
- Clothes Shavers
- Garment Steamers/Sanitizing Devices
Types of Products not Accepted
- Industrial or commercial ironing appliances
- Appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Mangles used in ironing bedding materials in commercial establishments
Air Treatment Appliances
- Air Purifiers
- Portable Air Cleaners
- Portable Fans
- Portable Heaters or Fireplaces that resemble furniture, if they are powered by 120 Volt AC
- Portable Humidifiers
Types of Products not Accepted
- Air treatment devices designed for commercial or industrial use
- Appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Built in fans such as ceiling fans, kitchen fans, range hoods or bathroom fans, house HVAC systems
- Heat Exchangers
- Dehumidifiers
- Room air conditioners, portable air conditioners (due to refrigerants in them), air treatment products attached to the furnace or central air conditioning system
- Portable heaters or fireplaces using 240Volt or that are wired in
- Pest / Insect Repellers
Floor Care Appliances
- Canister / Robotic / Upright Vacuum Cleaners
- Electric Dustpans
- Floor / Surface Steamers
- Floor Scrubbers / Polishers
- Full-size / Portable Extractor Carpet Cleaners
- Hose and Floor tools for Central Vacuum Cleaners
- Steam Mops
- Vehicle Plug-in Vacuum Cleaners which may use the 12 Volt system of the vehicle
- Wet-dry Vacuum Cleaners
Types of Products not Accepted
- Ride-on or large scale vacuums used in industrial or commercial centres for floor care, floor scrubbing, vacuuming or sealing
- Appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Central vacuum cleaner systems that are part of the home structure, including both central power units and piping / wiring
Personal Care Appliances
- Automatic Soap Pump Dispensers
- Beard Trimmers
- Curling Irons
- Denture / Toothbrush Sanitizers
- Facial Cleansing Devices
- Flossing Devices
- Foot Baths
- Hair Clippers
- Hair Crimpers / Dryers / Straighteners
- Hair Curlers
- Hair Shavers / Removers
- Massagers
- Toothbrushes
- Vanity Mirrors with Lighting
Types of Products not Accepted
- Commercial and institutional appliances performing the same functions such as floor supported commercial hair drying equipment
- Appliances not powered by electricity or batteries
- Jewelry Cleaners
- Mattress Pads / Heating Pads / Electric Blankets
We will take any of the above items free-of-charge regardless of the age of the unit. We do not accept items that are severely damaged due to health and transportation concerns.
This is an end-of-life program.
Small Appliances can be dropped off during business hours only, Sunday to Saturday from 8 am to 5:00 pm.
For more information about this provincial stewardship program, please visit www.unpluggedrecycling.ca.
