Cell phones and most other electronic products are managed through the province-wide Encorp Return-It product stewardship program. The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) also coordinates a nationwide mobile phone recycling and refurbishment program Recycle My Cell. You’ve already paid for this service with an environmental handling fee (EHF) at purchase. A full list of what is accepted and free depot locations is available on their websites. Most cell phone retailers will also accept your old phone and charger back for recycling. If you don't want to take it into a store, a prepaid shipping label is available through recyclemycell.ca. For cell phone batteries, see Batteries (household including rechargeable).
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
Not all facilities listed below are part of one of the provincial programs and may charge a fee for drop off. Contact facilities directly regarding restrictions and charges.
655 Queens Avenue Victoria 250.727.7480
4261 Glanford Victoria 250.727.7480
103 East Point Road Saturna Island 250.539.3385
see link for Clothing Bin locations 250.380.3024
935 Ellery Victoria 250.381.1482
220 Sturdies Bay Road Galiano Island 250.539.5769
1045 Dunford Avenue Victoria 250.474.5145
334 Hillside Ave Victoria 250.381.2020
1155 Lockley Road Victoria 250.217.7212
1 Hartland Avenue Victoria 250.360.3030
2356 Beacon Avenue Sidney 250.656.2712
6626 Sooke Road Sooke 250.642.6366
3170 Tillicum Rd (Tillicum Centre) & 911 Yates St (Harris Green Village)
4400 Otter Bay Road Pender Island 250.629.6962
349 Rainbow Road Salt Spring Island 250.537.1200
5-10025 Galaran Road Sidney 778.351.2828
1625 Bank Street Victoria 250.595.2685
555 Ardersier Road Victoria 250.480.4006