Electronics Recycling in St. Catharines

Did you know?

So much of what we consume every year goes to waste. Quantum is looking to change that.

• E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in Canada, increasing by 3-4% per year.
• Ontario was the first province to introduce a mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for e-waste, which makes manufacturers responsible for collecting and recycling their products.
• A ton of used cell phones contains more gold than a ton of unprocessed gold ore.
• The production and disposal of electronics produces roughly 2% of the world’s greenhouse gasses, and much of it can be eliminated through recycling.

Quantum services the following areas in St. Catharines

Recycling Your E-Waste in St. Catharines

As a vibrant manufacturing hub, St. Catharines has a wide variety of both businesses and residents with electronics recycling needs. Often, these people and companies want to recycle their unused devices, but don’t know how to go about it. Quantum takes the hassle and guesswork out of e-waste disposal, with an array of drop-off locations and pickup services for people across St. Catharines and throughout Ontario.

Recycling Computers in St. Catharines

Desktop computers contain a variety of materials, from the gold and copper used for their interior components to the plastic and glass utilized in the monitor and housing. Not only can many of these resources be recovered and reused, but they can cause serious problems if they end up in landfills, releasing hazardous compounds like lead and mercury into the environment. Laptops have a similar array of components, and add lithium batteries to the mix, which can make a laptop a fire risk when it’s thrown away. Recycling computers, as well as accessories like cords, keyboards, speakers, and mice, helps make the most of their useful parts while limiting their impact on the environment.

Recycling Cell Phones in St. Catharines

The average cell phone is only used for about 1-2 years before it’s replaced, but its usable lifespan is potentially much longer. Quantum refurbishes and resells cell phones to extend the use of these items. Phones that don’t work can still be broken down into their components and recycled into new devices, reducing the environmental footprint of each new phone that’s put out on the market. With more than 31 million smartphone users across Canada, this can be a big help in making smarter use of our natural resources.

How Do Businesses Recycling Electronics in St. Catharines?

Finding the right e-waste recycler can be more complicated for a business. They often have more old equipment to dispose of, for one thing, and getting it to a recycling location can be a hassle. Quantum’s pickup services can be a big help, and companies with a lot of e-waste can often get this service for free.

Why Recycle Your Electronics with Quantum

Quantum uses a safe and transparent process to break down e-waste–and you don’t need to take our word for it. We’re certified and fully-audited by the EPRA, NAID, and other organizations in charge of e-waste management. Whether you drop off your electronics on-site or through one of our collection events, you can trust us to recycle devices the right way.

Comprehensive E-Waste Disposal Solutions for St. Catharines

One of the biggest questions people have about electronics recycling is: what exactly counts as e-waste? It’s a bigger category than many people realize. From tablets and TVs to printers, scanners, fax machines, A/V receivers, and projectors, there are a lot of devices around the home you don’t just want to throw away. The good news is, you can bring all of them to a Quantum recycling center for safe and secure disposal.