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Examples of e-waste that should NOT be disposed of in your trash bin include: Kitchen equipment: Toasters, coffee makers, microwave ovens. Laboratory equipment: Hot plates, microscopes, calorimeters. Cathode ray tubes (CRTs): Computer monitors, televisions.

Customers may bring in up to 25 large pieces of electronics per depot per day without making an appointment. In Regina, please contact the. Angus Street depot at: (306) 359-3320. In Saskatoon, please contact the. Faithfull Avenue depot at: (306) 975-0650. In Prince Albert, please contact the. North Industrial Drive depot at:

China is the largest producer of electronic waste worldwide, generating more than 10 million metric tons worth in 2019. This was followed by the United States where roughly seven million metric tons was produced.

Methods of waste disposal: Landfills: Throwing daily waste/garbage in the landfills is the most popularly used method of waste disposal used today.Recycling: Recycling is the process of converting waste products into new products to prevent energy usage and consumption of fresh raw materials.Composting: Incineration:

Organize a recycling drive in your neighborhood or at school. Collect bottles, glass, plastic, newspapers or books and take them to your local recycling center or a charity in need. Create a community drop-off site for old computers at a neighborhood school. Set up a composting program for your neighborhood or school.

Here are 10 simple ways to reduce waste at home. Shop eco-friendly with reusable bags.Ditch disposables in the kitchen.Say so long to single serve ? bulk up instead.Say no to disposable water bottles and coffee cups.Reduce food waste.Join buy-and-sell groups.Try a new way to buy (and sell) clothes.

You can also contact your city's recycling coordinator or visit the US Environmental Protection Agency for programs near you. If your electronics are no longer usable, take a look at our schedule to find the next HHW/E-Waste Roundup in your area.