Appliance Recycling in Canada

We’ve made it easier than ever to recycle your old appliances - specifically old vacuums - responsibly across Canada. Below you'll find guidance by province on where and how to recycle.

 

Find a Recycling Location Near You

• British Columbia

  Recycle through EPRA BC’s Return-It Electronics program: https://www.return-it.ca/electronics/recycling/
  

• Alberta

  Use ARMA drop-off points for electronics and small appliances. ARMA Recycling Finder

Saskatchewan

While e-waste drop-offs exist (e.g., SARCAN), vacuums are generally not explicitly accepted - you may need to dispose of them via your regular garbage or bulky-item pickup.

Manitoba

No specific vacuum-recycling program found - small appliances may be handled by municipal refuse collection rather than electronics recycling.

Ontario

Programs like RecycleMyElectronics.ca exist for electronics, but many municipalities (e.g. Toronto) explicitly do not accept vacuums under e-waste. Disposal is usually via regular garbage, or bulky-item pickup services.

Quebec

Éco-centres accept small electronics in many areas, but vacuum cleaners are not listed as accepted items. Disposal may be via regular household garbage or bulky-item collection.

• Nova Scotia

  Recycle through EPRA Nova Scotia’s Recycle My Electronics program: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/ns
  
  

• New Brunswick

  Recycle through EPRA New Brunswick’s Recycle My Electronics program: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/nb
  
  

• Newfoundland & Labrador

  Recycle through EPRA Newfoundland’s Recycle My Electronics program: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/nl

• Prince Edward Island

  Recycle through EPRA PEI’s Recycle My Electronics program: https://recyclemyelectronics.ca/pei

• Yukon

  Visit: https://yukon.ca/en/waste-and-recycling/recycling/what-and-where-can-you-recycle
  

• Northwest Territories

• Visit: https://www.gov.nt.ca/ecc/en/services/waste-reduction-and-recycling/electronics-recycling-program

Nunavut

No specific vacuum-recycling program found - small appliances may be handled by municipal refuse collection rather than electronics recycling.

Additional Ways to Recycle or Reuse Your Vacuum

• Retailer Take-Back Programs: Check with major retailers like Canadian Tire, Best Buy, and Home Depot. Many offer recycling programs when you purchase a new vacuum.

• Municipal Recycling Centers: Many local waste management facilities accept vacuums and other electronic waste. Contact your municipality to find the nearest drop-off point.

• E-Waste Collection Events: Watch for community-run events where you can recycle old electronics, including vacuums, safely and responsibly.

• Private Recycling Companies: Search online for certified e-waste recyclers in your area that accept vacuum cleaners.

• Donation Centers: If your vacuum still works, consider donating it to a local charity or thrift store. They often resell or recycle working appliances.

• Buy Nothing Groups: Join community-based sharing groups on platforms like Facebook to give away items to others in your neighbourhood. If your vacuum is still in working condition, gifting it through these networks helps reduce waste while supporting someone in need.

By recycling through these programs, you help keep electronic waste out of landfills and contribute to a cleaner, greener Canada. Every effort counts toward a sustainable future.