Stereo equipment includes radios, CD players, tape decks and receivers.
Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities
How do I go green?
Reduce
You can save money and household clutter by resisting the urge to buy new stereo equipment and other electronics. Staying with your current model is one of the best things you can do for the environment.
Choose a multi-function model to cut down on components and choose EnergyStar certified products.
Reuse
Old stereo equipment can often live a second life with someone else in the region—try advertizing your stereo for sale or for free on Craigslist, UsedVictoria or Ebay. Some charities also accept gently used equipment. Just be sure your stereo is in truly good working order.
Recycle
Stereos 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. Not all of the facilities listed below are part of the Product Stewardship program. If they are not they may charge a recycling fee.
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
655 Queens Avenue
Victoria
250-727-7480
Encorp
Multiple Depot Locations
Burnaby
1-800-330-9767
Hartland Recycling Facility
# 1 Hartland Avenue
Victoria
250-360-3030
Pacific Mobile Depots
Victoria
250-893-3851
Salt Spring Island Recycling Depot
349 Rainbow Road
Salt Spring Island
250-537-1200
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 - Victoria
525 Johnson Street
Victoria
250-384-3755
Salvation Army - View Royal
307 Island Highway
Victoria
250-708-0520
Salvation Army Recycling Centre - Quadra
111 - 3934 Quadra Street
Victoria
250-727-2293
Sidney Bottle Depot
#5-10025 Galaran Road
Sidney
250-655-4878
The Environmental Story
More than 140,000 tonnes of electronics waste annually accumulates in Canadian landfills, where hazardous materials may seep into our groundwater.
The Electronics Stewardship Association of BC has expanded its current electronics recycling program to include stereos, speakers, audio and video recording and playback systems as well as all types of telephones. Stereos are returnable through the “Return It” program.
Did You Know?
E Stewards
The Basel Action Network is an organization dedicated to upholding the Basel Convention, which bans the export of hazardous waste to developing countries. BAN has developed an independently accredited list of e-Stewards, leading North American electronics recyclers who uphold the highest standard of environmental and social responsibility. By using an e-Steward, you can be assured your computer parts are being recycled in a responsible manner.
Save the Date!
This year, Hartland Happening is on Sunday June 24th.
10:30 am to 3:00 pm
Click here for more details
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
Go blue. It's the right thing to do.
Use CRD Blue Boxes & Bags at the curb.