Don't know what to do with your old computers? There are E-Waste Depots

"April 21, 2010

ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING, HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) PROGRAMS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT PROVINCE
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More Than 1.5 Million Kilograms of E-waste, 750,000 Kilograms of HHW Diverted from Landfills by Manitobans in 2009: Blaikie


Manitobans are turning in more e-waste for recycling each year since the launch of Manitoba’s first collection program in 2007, Conservation Minister Bill Blaikie announced today.

“Considering the amount of electronic technology available to consumers, it’s not surprising that e‑waste makes up a significant portion of waste on the planet,” said Blaikie. “Manitobans are recognizing that fact and are being environmentally responsible by using the e-waste collection depots throughout the province.”

Beginning May 1, Manitobans will have access to 29 e-waste collection depots located throughout the province under the E-waste Roundup program, the minister said. Ten of the sites will offer year‑round collection services. The remaining 19 sites will be open to the public until the end of October. A list of e-waste recycling depots is available at www.greenmanitoba.ca.

Under the program, electronic waste depots accept the following materials at no charge when they are from residential sources: TVs, VCRs, stereos, microwaves, phones, computer equipment, laptops, printers, scanners, fax machines and copiers. All e-waste collected is sent for proper end‑of‑life recycling and no materials are sent to landfills.

More than 1.5 million kilograms were recycled in the 2009 E-waste Roundup program, surpassing the total combined collection amount in both the 2008 and 2007 programs. Since"