Digital photo frames are one of those items that gets used or sits in a bottom drawer until the next time you declutter. With fast-paced technology improvements and updates, electronics become out of date much more quickly than other appliances. Currently, Canadians toss more than 140,000 tonnes of electronic waste into landfills each year.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
Consider using a regular picture frame and changing pictures monthly, or if you have a computer you can use the same digital photo application on your desktop.
Reuse
Donate your old, working digital frame to a charity, community group, school or church. Offer it for free through Craigslist or UsedVictoria. Be sure to delete your photos.
Recycle
Digital photo frames are now part of the Product Stewardship program for electronic waste. They can be taken to a number of drop-off locations throughout the CRD for free for recycling - you've already paid for this service with an environmental handling fee (EHF) when you bought it.
Facilities
Asset Investment Recovery - Victoria
4234 Glanford Avenue
Victoria
250-952-5097
Bottle Depot, The - Glanford
4261 Glanford Avenue
Saanich
250-727-7480
Bottle Depot, Victoria, Queens
655 Queens Avenue
Victoria
250-727-7480
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
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ReStore - Habitat for Humanity Victoria
849 Orono Avenue
Victoria
250-386-7867
Salvation Army - Brentwood
7177 West Saanich Rd
Brentwood Bay
250-652-4622
Salvation Army - Cedar Hill
1551 Cedar Hill Rd
Victoria BC
250-382-3714
Salvation Army - Hillside
990 Hillside Ave
Victoria
250-380-7717
Salvation Army - Sooke
3 - 6686 Sooke Rd
Victoria BC
250-642-3612
Salvation Army - Vanalman
765 Vanalman Avenue
Victoria
250-727-2293
Salvation Army - Victoria
525 Johnson Street
Victoria
250-384-3755
Salvation Army - View Royal
307 Island Highway
Victoria
250-708-0520
Sidney Bottle Depot
#5-10025 Galaran Road
Sidney
250-655-4878
West Shore Bottle Depot
935 Ellery Street
Victoria
250-381-1482
The Environmental Story
Should I put together a traditional physical album with printed photos mounted on heavy paper pages, or should I use a digital picture frame that displays images on an LCD screen? Each method has its advantages and disadvantages when it comes to cost, time, and of course, energy use.
A physical album can be an impressive gift, and is quite portable. Once it’s made, it doesn’t require any energy or technology – other than a light bulb so it can be enjoyed at night. Printing and mounting photos can be tedious and expensive—and it uses plenty of resources--but it’s a rewarding activity.
On the other hand, if I show the images on a digital picture frame, they can be displayed all day long, in various different arrangements with transitions and music. The frame needs to be near an AC outlet, which means it requires a small, constant stream of electricity regardless if anyone is watching. That might add up quickly.
Decisions, decisions. What to do?..... whatever you feel the receipent of the gift would like the most.
Questions? Call the CRD Hotline.
We can answer your questions on the Hartland landfill, composting, household hazardous waste, recycling and more!
t: 250.360.3030
toll-free: 1.800.663.4425 #3030
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