The expanded program — set to begin on April 1, 2010 — means that Ontarians will be able to take cell phones, cameras, audio-visual equipment, speakers, radios and many other electronics to designated collection sites to be recycled.
Phase one of the program already collects televisions, laptop and desktop computers, desktop printers and fax machines. For these electronics, consumers can go to a website, www.dowhatyoucan.ca, to find their nearest collection location.
"We are very excited that our plan to add more waste electrical and electronic equipment to our program next year has been approved by the Minister," said Hochu. "The first phase of the program, launched April 1, has already collected over 4,800 tonnes of unwanted electronics."
There are currently 262 collectors and four approved processors participating, along with many transportation and handling firms. The revised program plan expands the program not only to include more materials — 44 materials in total — but also provides new options and increased flexibility for stewards and service providers alike.
"OES has successfully developed a strong and growing network of collection sites and events, and steward partnerships to provide convenient opportunities for individual consumers and businesses to reuse and recycle their WEEE," said Hochu. "More items accepted means that more of these materials will be kept out of Ontario's landfills resulting in greater protection of the environment."
The program will begin accepting the additional WEEE items commencing April 1, 2010. Consumers can find their nearest WEEE collection site or event by going to www.dowhatyoucan.ca and searching by municipality, by postal code, or by material type.
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