Zero Waste Drop Off

Join us at the Burlington Centre parking area (corner of Guelph Line
& Fairview) for another impactful event, hosted with Tech Genius Burlington
Inc!

Drop off your electronics, small appliances, and other unique waste
items. See the full accepted items list below.

Electronics & Appliances Accepted:
– Consumer Electronics (gaming systems, cameras, headphones, remotes, etc.)
– Computers & Accessories (desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, parts,
peripherals)
– Phones & Communication Devices (cell phones, smartphones, desk phones,
networking gear)
– Printers & Office Equipment (printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines,
ink/toner)
– Home Entertainment (TVs, speakers, stereos, streaming devices)
– Small Appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, blenders, vacuums, grooming devices)
– Household Gadgets (alarm clocks, smart home devices, thermostats, baby
monitors, electronic toys)
– Miscellaneous Electronics (chargers, cords, power bars, batteries, software)

If it plugs in, charges, or runs on batteries, we can likely accept it
(except large appliances like fridges, stoves, washers, or dryers).

Battery Drop-Off: Please tape 9-volt, lithium, rechargeable, and button cell
batteries. Damaged or leaking batteries cannot be accepted.

Gold & Silver Collection: We’re also collecting gold and silver for
recycling through our partners at Minty’s Gold & Silver in Burlington with
100% of proceeds going towards our charity. Drop-offs can be made at our
collection area.

BONUS: Check your smoke alarms — drop off alarms older than 10 years and
receive a new one (while supplies last).
Terracycle Zero Waste bins onsite for candy wrappers, Brita filters, reusable
plastics, PPE, and ChopValue wooden chopsticks.
Burlington Fire Department will share fire safety tips for Lithium-ion
batteries.

Inside Activities (10:30 AM – 3:30 PM):
Explore our Plastic Pollution Action Hub, brought to you with Reconnect
Burlington!
Families can enjoy games and hands-on activities, while adults and youth can
learn easy swaps and write letters to companies and elected officials to reduce
plastic waste.

As a registered charity, Burlington Green gratefully welcomes a $5 donation to
help keep programs running. Learn more about the event here: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/zero-waste-events/