ELECTRONICS RECYCLING
Beginning February 1, 2008, Nova Scotians will be able to recycle unwanted computers, monitors, printers, and televisions responsibly. Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES) has established a network of Drop-off Centres where residents and businesses can return select electronic products for recycling.
The ACES Program will divert electronics waste from our landfills and protect our environment. This Program will further Nova Scotia’s reputation as a leader in recycling and waste diversion.
This website contains information for everyone connected to the electronics program including consumers, manufacturers, retailers and recyclers.
Products and Fees
An Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) will be applied to the sale of select electronic products, including computers, monitors, printers and televisions (Note: The EHF is subject to HST). Below is a list of products included in the ACES program and their associated EHF:
DESKTOP COMPUTERS – $10 EHF
Includes Central Processing Units (CPUs), mice, keyboards, cables and other components within the computer. This includes desktop computers, desktop computers acting as servers, and all associated keyboards and cabling.
MONITORS – $12 EHF
A display device used for displaying images from computers or other sources that does not meet the definition of a television. This includes traditional Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) and all flat panel display technologies such as LCD and plasma.
NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS – $5 EHF
Includes portable computers such as notebook, laptop and tablet PCs.
DESKTOP PRINTERS – $8 EHF
This includes printing devices that are designed to reside on a work surface, and includes various printing technologies, including Laser & LED (electrophotographic), ink jet, dot matrix, thermal, dye sublimation and “multifunction” devices that may copy, scan, fax, or print.
TELEVISIONS – $15 - $45 EHF
A video display device with an imbedded television tuner.This includes various display technologies, such as traditional Cathode Ray Tube (CRT), flat panel (LCD and plasma) or rear projection.
- 18" or less - $15
- 19" to 29" - $25
- 30" to 45" - $30
- 46" and up - $45
At the present time we are not set up to take electronics but hope to accommodate you in the near future.
