Electronics Recycling in Vancouver
Businesses located in Vancouver have three options to schedule a pickup of their old electronics for recycling
Why choose Quantum?
Need some questions answered first?
Is there a cost for recycling electronics with Quantum?
In certain locations, Quantum picks up medium or large size loads of end-of-life electronics for free! Smaller loads can be picked up for a nominal fee. Certain hazardous or difficult to dispose of items like light bulbs and some types batteries may necessitate charges to the customer. Call Quantum for more information.
How can I ensure my data is secure?
What sets Quantum apart from other electronics “recyclers” is our focus on security. Our documented process for tracking chain of custody from pickup through to destruction ensures complete data security for your company. From GPS enabled trucks to CCTV throughout our facilities to audited destruction procedures to NAID membership, we’ve got you covered.
Can we arrange for regular collection of our recyclable electronic devices and equipment?
Give us a call or fill out our contact form and we can easily assist you in setting up regular pick up service!
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Did you know?
So much of what we consume every year goes to waste. Quantum is looking to change that.
- Only 20% of e-waste is recycled properly each year, according to a report by the University of British Columbia. Companies like Quantum that help properly recycle electronics are working to change that.
- On average, consumers keep cell phones only two years before they trade them in or throw them away. Pollutants from this e-waste affect the environment and accumulate in the body, leading to DNA damage and cancer.
- If electronic materials are not recycled, the industry will face supply shortages in the next 10 years, causing costs to skyrocket.
- Most of the minerals required for the production of new electronics are produced in developing countries, which do not have labor protections or regulations that minimize environmental damage.
Quantum services the following areas in Vancouver
- Arbutus Ridge
- Downtown
- Dunbar-Southlands
- Fairview
- Grandview-Woodland
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Freeman
- Headon Forest
- Kensington-Cedar Cottage
- Kerrisdale
- Killarney
- Kitsilano
- Marpole
- Mount Pleasant
- Oakridge
- Renfrew-Collingwood
- Riley Park
- Shaughnessy
- South Cambie
- Strathcona
- Sunset
- Victoria-Fraserview
- West End
- West Point Grey
Recycling Your E-Waste in Vancouver
Vancouver is ranked as the 10th cleanest city and the 3rd most livable place in the world. Residents enjoy Stanley Park and the many other green spaces that make Vancouver great. However, businesses in Vancouver have to think about how they can help handle and recycle the large amount of e-waste generated in the city. With five renowned universities and a strong immigrant population, the demand for electronics will only grow over time. The good news is that 90% of electronics components, including glass, plastic, gold, silver, copper, and palladium, can be recycled and made into new products.
Handling Business E-Waste in Vancouver
Electronics recycling at work doesn’t have to be difficult, but many Vancouver businesses don’t know how to access information about how it’s done. As a busy business owner, you may not have time to research the recycling process to find the safest and most effective options. However, just throwing them in the trash isn’t a good choice – electronic leak toxic elements like mercury and lead, which are harmful to both humans and the environment.
Quantum Can Help Recycle Vancouver E-Waste
Quantum is proud to be a globally certified, R2 accredited and EPRA-certified recycler in Vancouver. We offer pickup within 48 hours for businesses with at least 25 items for pickup, and we offer pickup for a moderate price for fewer items. Quantum recycles properly, working in accordance with the EPRA (Electronics Products Recycling Association), OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) and NAID-Canada (National Association for Information Destruction). When you use Quantum, you can have complete confidence that your recycling is done in a way that makes the biggest possible difference. We help your unwanted electronics go away the right away, and use a complete manual and mechanical separation system to break down electronics into reusable components.
Make a Worldwide Difference Right Here in Vancouver
British Columbia has a Return-It Electronics program available throughout the province. Residents can drop off TVs, computers, stereos, VCRs, camera, telephones, and other electronic devices at designated collection sites without charge. You can also dispose of appliances, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, tools, electronic toys, medical devices and more. Before you turn in your devices, be sure to erase any personal information they contain. When you choose to recycle these devices rather than simply throwing them out, you’re making a tremendous difference in both Vancouver and for our planet overall.