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Unacceptable Products

None of the products listed on this page are part of the Return-It Electronics recycling program. However, some items may be accepted by a Return-It depot under a different stewardship program, as noted below.

For information about what to do with unacceptable products, including the location of the closest return site to you, please visit The Recycling Council of BC's Recyclepedia

Sample photos of products NOT included in the Return-It Electronics system:

Miscellaneous Items NOT Included

Electronics Manuals

Includes all papers and documents related to electronics

Stewardship Program: RecycleBC

Lights, Light Bulbs or Lighting Equipment/Fixtures

Stewardship Program: LightRecycle

Loose Batteries

NOTE: Batteries that are inside a product from the approved list are acceptable

Stewardship Program: Call2Recycle

Loose Printer Catridges

NOTE: Printer cartridges that are inside a printer from the approved list are acceptable

Smoke Detectors

Stewardship Program: Product Care

Thermostats

Stewardship Program: Thermostat Recovery Program

Communication Products NOT Included

Commercial-grade Pay Phones

Large Appliances NOT Included

Refrigerators or Freezers

Stewardship Program: MARR

Stoves, Ranges or Ovens

Stewardship Program: MARR

Dishwashers

Stewardship Program: MARR

Washers or Dryers

Stewardship Program: MARR

Hot Water Heaters

Stewardship Program: MARR

Air conditioners

Stewardship Program: MARR

Power Tools NOT Included

Snow Blowers

Stewardship Program: OPEIC

Leaf Blowers

Stewardship Program: OPEIC

Electric or Gas Lawn Mowers

Stewardship Program: OPEIC

Non-Electronic Toys NOT Included

Children's Flashlights / Watches

Board Games with Wind-up Timers or Non-Electric Parts

Non-Powered / Non-Electronic Ride-on Toys

Plush Textile or Stuffed Toys

Note: Electronic toys with a battery or a cord are acceptable

Personal Mobile Transportation / Non-Electric Scooters / Baby Strollers

Sports / Leisure Equipment

Note: Electronic equipment with a battery or a cord are acceptable