Electronics


Rules

  • We only pick up electronics by appointment. Check your municipality's details below. 
  • Your electronics must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your pickup day.
  • There is no item limit for electronics.
  • A separate truck will pickup electronic items. This material is not collected at the same time as your garbage.

Select your area to see what services we offer:

Book your special collection:

The City of Oshawa picks up electronics. Call them at 905-436-3311 to learn more. The Region of Durham does not pick up electronics for Oshawa.

The Town of Whitby picks up electronics. Call them at 905-668-3437 to learn more. The Region of Durham does not pick up electronics for Whitby.


Accepted materials

  • Display devices (televisions and monitors)
  • Drones
  • Home audio/video systems
  • Desktop computers
  • Home theatre in-a-box systems
  • Cameras and security cameras
  • Vehicle audio/video systems (aftermarket)
  • Portable Computers
  • Personal/portable audio/video systems
  • Musical instruments and recording equipment
  • Video gaming systems and peripherals
  • Computer peripherals (routers, cables, chargers, USB)
  • Desktop printing/multi-function devices, 3D printers and printer cartridges
  • Phones (telephones, cellular & smart phone devices, pagers

Not sure where it goes? Let us help you. Use Know Before You Throw to search for information on particular items.


Alternative drop off locations

RPRA's 'Where to Recycle' map display locations across Ontario where you can drop off used materials to be recycled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires. 


Report a missed pickup

Mistakes happen and we want to know when they do. Complete our Missed Waste Pickup form to report a missed pickup.

Contact Us

The Regional Municipality of Durham
605 Rossland Road East
Whitby, Ontario Canada L1N 6A3

Telephone: 311 (within region limits)
Telephone: 905-668-7711
Toll-Free: 1-800-372-1102

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