Did you know that properly recycling electronics and metal not only helps keep harmful materials out of landfills but also conserves resources and reduces pollution?

In Edmonton, recycling e-waste like phones, computers, small appliances and metal products creates a positive ripple effect:

• Energy savings: Extracting metals from recycled electronics uses less energy compared to mining new materials. 
• Reducing landfill waste: Over 50 million tons of e-waste are discarded worldwide each year. By recycling, we reduce the toxic impact on our environment. 
• Resource recovery: Precious metals like gold, silver and copper are recovered from discarded electronics, helping to reduce the need for new mining. 
• Ending Homelessness: Recycling your electronics and metals with Find helps those transitioning out of homelessness create a HOME. 

Let's take action in our community!

Find accepts donations of recyclable electronics and scrap metals in partnership with Quantum Lifecycle during regular business hours at our donor door. 

How recycling e-waste work?

Edmonton, like many urban centers, faces the challenge of dealing with increasing waste in landfills. Electronics, often called e-waste, are one of the fastest-growing categories of waste. While many people may toss their old phones, computers, and other devices into the trash, improper disposal can lead to serious environmental issues.

Electronic waste contains harmful substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that can leach into soil and water, posing risks to both wildlife and humans. Recycling electronics prevents these harmful materials from contaminating the environment. Instead, these devices are carefully dismantled, and hazardous components are safely removed, reducing the potential for long-term pollution.

Electronics and metal products are made from valuable materials like copper, gold, aluminum, and silver. These resources are not infinite and the extraction process can be harmful to the environment. Mining for these metals involves the destruction of habitats, water contamination, and a significant energy consumption.

By recycling e-waste, we can help reclaim these valuable materials and reduce the need for new mining operations. Extracting metals from recycled electronics uses significantly less energy than extracting them from the earth, making it a more efficient and sustainable process.

For a list of recyclable materials, please visit: https://quantumlifecycle.com/en_CA/electronics-recycling-edmonton/ and scroll down to "What types of electronics can be recycled in Edmonton". 

Please remember to mark your recyclables for Quantum so our team knows how to properly sort the items.

When you recycle with Find, your items help support those moving out of homelessness AND helps divert these items from landfill. Talk about a "Win/Win"!

As we continue to embrace technological advancements, it’s essential that we also take responsibility for the life cycle of our items. By making the simple yet significant choice to recycle with Find, we can ensure a healthier environment for future generations.

Let’s work together to recycle and reduce our carbon footprint—one donation at a time!