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 | |
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Electronics ManualsIncludes all papers and documents related to electronics Stewardship Program: RecycleBC |
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Lights, Light Bulbs or Lighting Equipment/FixturesStewardship Program: LightRecycle |
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Loose BatteriesNOTE: Batteries that are inside a product from the approved list are acceptable Stewardship Program: Call2Recycle |
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Loose Printer CatridgesNOTE: Printer cartridges that are inside a printer from the approved list are acceptable |
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Smoke DetectorsStewardship Program: Product Care |
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ThermostatsStewardship Program: Thermostat Recovery Program |
Communication Products NOT Included | |
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Commercial-grade Pay Phones |
Large Appliances NOT Included | |
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Refrigerators or FreezersStewardship Program: MARR |
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Stoves, Ranges or OvensStewardship Program: MARR |
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DishwashersStewardship Program: MARR |
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Washers or DryersStewardship Program: MARR |
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Hot Water HeatersStewardship Program: MARR |
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Air conditionersStewardship Program: MARR |
Power Tools NOT Included | |
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Snow BlowersStewardship Program: OPEIC |
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Leaf BlowersStewardship Program: OPEIC |
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Electric or Gas Lawn MowersStewardship Program: OPEIC |
Non-Electronic Toys NOT Included | |
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Children's Flashlights / Watches |
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Board Games with Wind-up Timers or Non-Electric Parts |
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Non-Powered / Non-Electronic Ride-on Toys |
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Plush Textile or Stuffed ToysNote: Electronic toys with a battery or a cord are acceptable |
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Personal Mobile Transportation / Non-Electric Scooters / Baby Strollers |
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Sports / Leisure EquipmentNote: Electronic equipment with a battery or a cord are acceptable |