Electronics Recycling in Vancouver

Does your Vancouver business have outdated or broken computers, tablets, smartphones or other electronic devices that are no longer in use? Quantum can help you dispose of your e-waste safely and securely using our environmentally-friendly and certified process. We offer e-waste recycling services to businesses in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. Businesses in Vancouver have three options to get in touch with us (see below) to ensure that their old electronics are safely and securely recycled in a process that complies with all provincial and federal regulations.

How businesses can recycle electronics in Vancouver

Call 416-222-1773 and speak to a representative
Use the form below to send a pickup request
Speak to a live agent using our chat box

Where to recycle electronics in Vancouver

Address

10281 Grace Rd
Unit 100
Surrey, BC
V3V 3V7

Phone

416-222-1773

Working Hours

M-F: 8:15 am- 4:00 pm

How does e-waste recycling work?

Quantum is a fully audited electronics recycling company, compliant to the most stringent standards in the world. Our processes have been developed to minimize waste and maximize value and security. We operate state-of-the-art reuse and recycling systems that safely, securely and transparently break down your old equipment into its reusable components and recycled commodities.

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What types of electronics can be recycled in Vancouver

Laptop Computers

Portable computing device

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Cellphones

Smartphones and other mobile devices

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Tablets

Multi-purpose portable device

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Desktop Computers

Stationary computing device

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Servers

High capacity stationary computing device

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CRT Monitors

Old display technology format

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LCD/LED Monitors

Flat panel display technology

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CRT Televisions

Old display technology format

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Plasma TVs

Original flat panel display technology

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LCD/LED TVs

Flat panel display technology

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Rear Projection TVs

Old style large screen TV format

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Photocopiers

Floormodel device that copies documents

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Desktop Printers

Small enough to fit on a desk

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Thermal Printers

Often used in POS systems for receipt printing

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Multifunction Printers (MFP)

Desktop or floor model printer

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Toner and Ink Cartridges

Disposal cartridge containing ink

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Professional AV Equipment

High grade recording equipment

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Mixed Cables

Cables and wires used to connect

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Mixed Batteries

Portable power supplies

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Fax Machines

Sends scans of documents via telephone

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Mice and Keyboards

Used to input data into a computing device

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Home Theatre

Consumer grade surround sound system

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Stereo Systems

Device for playing audio

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Electronic Accessories

An essential or useful auxiliary item

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Network Equipment

An essential or useful auxiliary item

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Do you provide certificates of recycling/data destruction?

What can I do with my old TV in Vancouver?

Quantum can also destroy your data

Serialized Certificate of Destruction with every load
Secure chain of custody including GPS enabled fleet, locking cargo holds and optional direct delivery and seal verification
Onsite shredding at your facility, while you watch, for the ultimate peace of mind

The electronic waste problem in Vancouver

Vancouver has a population of 675,218, generating 6,752,180 lbs of e-waste annually.
Vancouver has more than 79,000 businesses that also need to dispose of old electronics.
Vancouver is the third-largest city in Canada and is behind only Toronto and Montreal in terms of GDP.

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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
  • Freeman
  • Grandview-Woodland
  • Hastings-Sunrise
  • 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.

Computer Recycling in Vancouver

Laptop and desktop computers carry a high risk of data leaks, along with environmental hazards due to embedded batteries. When businesses need computer recycling services, it’s essential that the end-of-life assets are handled securely and in accordance with environmental regulations. We offer reuse and recycling services to help Vancouver businesses minimize their environmental impact and ensure compliance. At the same time, our certified data destruction services give you peace of mind in knowing any sensitive data is managed with the utmost level of security from the moment it leaves your facility.

Smartphone Recycling in Vancouver

Smartphones contain valuable materials including gold, silver, and lithium batteries. Without proper recycling, these resources go to waste. Furthermore, should they wind up in landfills, the lithium batteries in smartphones pose risks of fire and explosion. We work with Vancouver businesses and municipalities to make smartphone recycling convenient. Quantum is also fully certified, so you can rest assured any personal data is properly destroyed and your smartphones are recycled responsibly.

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.

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