Home improvements are stressful enough without struggling to manage to dispose of appliances that your home has outgrown. Luckily, Canada has a robust recycling program supported throughout each province and there are several community-supported upcycling services available for your electronic waste, your cabinetry or any other trash as a result of your reno. We've listed a few options to cover your bases throughout the country.
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Where to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by Province
February 8, 2020
Home improvements are stressful enough without struggling to manage to dispose of appliances that your home has outgrown. Luckily, Canada has a robust recycling program supported throughout each province and there are several community-supported upcycling services available for your electronic waste, your cabinetry or any other trash as a result of your reno. We've listed a few options to cover your bases throughout the country.
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Alberta
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Alberta residents can take their large household gadgets to their nearest landfill where the staff will ensure the items are properly recycled. Other private sector companies offer to buy used appliances off of homeowners. <a href="https://recyclesearch.com/profile/recyclinghotline/places?q=stove" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alberta’s Recycling Hotline</a> lists 10 locations that this program services throughout the province. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/genius-ways-save-on-expensive-tools-renovation-1933707/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Genius Ways to Save on Expensive Tool Costs for Your Home Renovation</a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceAlberta
PHOTO 1 of 15READ LESS -Alberta residents can take their large household gadgets to their nearest landfill where the staff will ensure the items are properly recycled. Other private sector companies offer to buy used appliances off of homeowners. <a href="https://recyclesearch.com/profile/recyclinghotline/places?q=stove" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Alberta’s Recycling Hotline</a> lists 10 locations that this program services throughout the province. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/genius-ways-save-on-expensive-tools-renovation-1933707/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Genius Ways to Save on Expensive Tool Costs for Your Home Renovation</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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British Columbia
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Any large electronic devices or old furniture can be taken to a drop-off location listed on the <a href="https://www.marrbc.ca/collection-site-locator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable</a> website. Look up your city for specifics on your municipality. In BC, there are almost 150 outlets available to accept your outdated home hardware. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceBritish Columbia
PHOTO 2 of 15READ LESS -Any large electronic devices or old furniture can be taken to a drop-off location listed on the <a href="https://www.marrbc.ca/collection-site-locator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable</a> website. Look up your city for specifics on your municipality. In BC, there are almost 150 outlets available to accept your outdated home hardware. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/modular-kitchens-bathrooms-future-of-housing-1932632/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Are Modular Kitchens and Bathrooms the Future of Housing?</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Manitoba
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Manitoba has a program that allows you to recycle appliances through a service that will come to your home, retrieve your old fridge or stove and responsibly tend to its disposal. In addition to the convenience, they will compensate you for each appliance you choose to recycle through the service. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/restore-replace-during-reno-tips-1912250/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Restore or Replace? Here’s What You Should Salvage (and Ditch) During a Reno</a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceManitoba
PHOTO 3 of 15READ LESS -Manitoba has a program that allows you to recycle appliances through a service that will come to your home, retrieve your old fridge or stove and responsibly tend to its disposal. In addition to the convenience, they will compensate you for each appliance you choose to recycle through the service. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/restore-replace-during-reno-tips-1912250/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Restore or Replace? Here’s What You Should Salvage (and Ditch) During a Reno</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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New Brunswick
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New Brunswick has just over two dozen transfer stations throughout the province where you can take any unwanted electronics when you’re in the middle (or at the tail end) of your home upgrade. These vary from landfills to bottle exchanges and thrift stores: you can find out what resources are available in your city by checking out <a href="https://www.recyclemyelectronics.ca/nb/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recycle My Electronics</a>’s website.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceNew Brunswick
PHOTO 4 of 15READ LESS -New Brunswick has just over two dozen transfer stations throughout the province where you can take any unwanted electronics when you’re in the middle (or at the tail end) of your home upgrade. These vary from landfills to bottle exchanges and thrift stores: you can find out what resources are available in your city by checking out <a href="https://www.recyclemyelectronics.ca/nb/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Recycle My Electronics</a>’s website.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Newfoundland and Labrador
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According to <a href="http://rethinkwastenl.ca/rtw-category/appliances/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Waste</a>, Newfoundland and Labrador have a range of options dependent on your location within the province. Residents of both Northern and Southern Labrador can list their appliances on online marketplaces or dispose of defunct appliances with a private waste management service. Western Labrador has a regional landfill site. Central Labradorians can visit the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to recycle their household appliances. The Northern Peninsula has four landfills that service residents according to their subregions.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceNewfoundland and Labrador
PHOTO 5 of 15READ LESS -According to <a href="http://rethinkwastenl.ca/rtw-category/appliances/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rethink Waste</a>, Newfoundland and Labrador have a range of options dependent on your location within the province. Residents of both Northern and Southern Labrador can list their appliances on online marketplaces or dispose of defunct appliances with a private waste management service. Western Labrador has a regional landfill site. Central Labradorians can visit the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay to recycle their household appliances. The Northern Peninsula has four landfills that service residents according to their subregions.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia has a handy regional service called Efficiency Nova Scotia. They’re an energy efficiency company that helps families upgrade as easy as possible to greener appliances. They will come free of charge to retire old electronic appliances. Just make sure there’s a clear pathway for their staff to haul out the items in question.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceNova Scotia
PHOTO 6 of 15READ LESS -Nova Scotia has a handy regional service called Efficiency Nova Scotia. They’re an energy efficiency company that helps families upgrade as easy as possible to greener appliances. They will come free of charge to retire old electronic appliances. Just make sure there’s a clear pathway for their staff to haul out the items in question.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Northwest Territories
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Over a dozen recycling depots in the NWT accept old appliances. You can see a complete list <a href="https://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/sites/enr/files/resources/depot_locations_public_contact_list_aug_2019.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceNorthwest Territories
PHOTO 7 of 15READ LESS -Over a dozen recycling depots in the NWT accept old appliances. You can see a complete list <a href="https://www.enr.gov.nt.ca/sites/enr/files/resources/depot_locations_public_contact_list_aug_2019.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Ontario
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Ontario is a tricky province to navigate in terms of having the municipality come and collect your appliances curbside. Aside from taking it to your nearest drop-off depot, your best bet is to give your appliance a second life if it's still in working condition and take it to your local Home Depot, Home Hardware or Lion’s Club.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceOntario
PHOTO 8 of 15READ LESS -Ontario is a tricky province to navigate in terms of having the municipality come and collect your appliances curbside. Aside from taking it to your nearest drop-off depot, your best bet is to give your appliance a second life if it's still in working condition and take it to your local Home Depot, Home Hardware or Lion’s Club.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Prince Edward Island
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This province has several Waste Watch Dropoff Centres where trained staff will supervise your disposal of your appliances. There are sites in Brockton, Wellington, Dingwells Mills, Summerside, Charlottetown and New London.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvincePrince Edward Island
PHOTO 9 of 15READ LESS -This province has several Waste Watch Dropoff Centres where trained staff will supervise your disposal of your appliances. There are sites in Brockton, Wellington, Dingwells Mills, Summerside, Charlottetown and New London.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Quebec
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The Renaissance Donation Centres handle all the responsible disposal of appliances for the province of Quebec. Contact one in your town or municipality to find out how to prep your electronics for collection and disposal.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceQuebec
PHOTO 10 of 15READ LESS -The Renaissance Donation Centres handle all the responsible disposal of appliances for the province of Quebec. Contact one in your town or municipality to find out how to prep your electronics for collection and disposal.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Saskatchewan
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In Saskatchewan, London Drugs will accept small appliances like microwaves and kettles for recycle, while municipal waste services like landfills handle the larger household items.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceSaskatchewan
PHOTO 11 of 15READ LESS -In Saskatchewan, London Drugs will accept small appliances like microwaves and kettles for recycle, while municipal waste services like landfills handle the larger household items.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Yukon
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You can take your fridges, stoves and cabinetry to Raven Recycling or visit your nearest waste management depot if you happen to live outside the province’s capital.RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceYukon
PHOTO 12 of 15READ LESS -You can take your fridges, stoves and cabinetry to Raven Recycling or visit your nearest waste management depot if you happen to live outside the province’s capital.Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Arrange a Curbside Pickup
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You can also try calling your municipal waste pickup service to arrange a curbside collection. Call your city’s information line for more details. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-appliances-splurge-and-save-1930029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Appliances 101: Where to Splurge and Where to Save </a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceArrange a Curbside Pickup
PHOTO 13 of 15READ LESS -You can also try calling your municipal waste pickup service to arrange a curbside collection. Call your city’s information line for more details. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/kitchen-appliances-splurge-and-save-1930029/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitchen Appliances 101: Where to Splurge and Where to Save </a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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Habitat for Humanity
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Habitat for Humanity has locations available in every province and take any donations from your renovations to go towards homebuilding projects to support low-income families. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/timeless-kitchen-cabinet-ideas-1910941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Next Remodel</a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceHabitat for Humanity
PHOTO 14 of 15READ LESS -Habitat for Humanity has locations available in every province and take any donations from your renovations to go towards homebuilding projects to support low-income families. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/timeless-kitchen-cabinet-ideas-1910941/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">20 Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Ideas for Your Next Remodel</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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List Your Appliances Online
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You can also list your donations online in the free for pickup section on sites like Craigslist, Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/7-kitchen-items-to-toss-and-7-to-buy-instead-1926155/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Items to Toss From Your Kitchen (and 7 to Buy Instead)</a>RenovationsWhere to Take Your Used Appliances and Cabinets, by ProvinceList Your Appliances Online
PHOTO 15 of 15READ LESS -You can also list your donations online in the free for pickup section on sites like Craigslist, Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/7-kitchen-items-to-toss-and-7-to-buy-instead-1926155/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">7 Items to Toss From Your Kitchen (and 7 to Buy Instead)</a>Photo Credit: Getty Images
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