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The Colborne electronics recycling event collected 961.50 pounds of unwanted electronics on September 1, 2026. Residents and businesses brought unused devices to the Computers for Cancer Electronics Recycling Day in Colborne, Ontario. Hi-Tech
As solar energy continues to grow across Canada, so does the need for responsible solar panel recycling. The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is helping businesses and individuals dispose of unwanted solar panels safely and sustainably through
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to announce the donation of 10 refurbished laptops to the Pictou County Continuous Learning Association (PCCLA) in Nova Scotia. This donation will help expand access to digital skills training and p
All They Want for the Holidays Is Technology! The holiday season is a time for giving, and this year, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is inviting businesses across Canada to make a meaningful difference through our “Adopt a Charity”
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to announce its participation as an Expo Partner at the IDC CIO Summit & Awards Canada 2026, taking place on November 19, 2026, at Delta Hotels Toronto. This year’s summit, themed The Rise
November 16–27, 2026 | Coquitlam, Port Moody & Port Coquitlam, BC Have old laptops, computers, cell phones, or tablets collecting dust? It’s time to give your unwanted electronics a second life! The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA
Retiring business technology requires careful management of the information it contains. Laptops, servers and storage devices may still hold confidential records after they leave active service. The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) holds
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) was proud to participate in the Living Earth Council Care & Repair Market, held on October 17, 2026, at the Truro Library in Truro, Nova Scotia. Organized by the Living Earth Council, the event brough
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support STEM education in Manitoba with the donation of 20 laptops to WISE Kid-Netic Energy on October 1, 2026. This contribution follows ERA’s donation of five laptops in September 2026,
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to announce the donation of a refurbished laptop to Saint Clare of Assisi Parish in Woodbridge, Ontario, supporting the parish’s ongoing community programs and daily operations. Through its
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is partnering with Ledgers Canada to host a community electronics collection event in Tilbury, Ontario, in support of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 206. On Saturday, November 7, 2026, local residents a
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is expanding its electronics recycling services to accept a wider range of musical instruments, audio equipment, and event technology across Canada. From old amplifiers and speakers to stage lighting
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to share the donation of four laptops through its partnership with the London Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC), helping newcomer families access essential technology as they build their lives
Blandford, Nova Scotia – October 17, 2026 – The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) partnered with Blandford Community Centre for a successful Moolah for Macros electronics recycling fundraiser. The event took place on Saturday, October 17,
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to celebrate a successful electronics recycling event with SCAN Ottawa (Seniors for Climate Action Now)! On October 17, 2026, residents of 85 and 99 Range Road in Ottawa came together for a g
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) and NTT DATA are working together to reduce electronic waste and improve access to technology in communities across Canada. Supporting communities through technology NTT DATA supports ERA by giving c
Calgary, Alberta – The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to announce the donation of 6 refurbished laptops to Chabad Lubavitch of Alberta, helping support the organization’s community programs and digital needs. Chabad Lubavitch
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to continue its annual partnership with Compass Commercial Realty LP. Together, we are hosting another electronics recycling event in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on November 19, 2026. Each year,
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to donate 82 refurbished laptops to the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA), helping provide essential technology to individuals supported by the organization. This donation reflects our co
Join us on November 12, 2026, to recycle unwanted electronics and support a cleaner, more sustainable Edmonton. The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to announce a new community partnership with Kirk Centre in Edmonton, Alberta
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is partnering with Reimagine Co and local sustainability organizations to host an electronics recycling event in London, Ontario, from October 15–25, 2026, during Circular Economy Month. Hosted at Rei
The Port Coquitlam electronics recycling event, organized by the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) in partnership with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC), successfully collected 502 lbs of unwanted electronics on October 9, 2026.
4,350 lbs of electronic waste collected through community collaboration! The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is excited to share the success of our recent electronics collection event in partnership with Grant Park! Together, we too
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to celebrate another successful community electronics recycling event in partnership with the City of Burnaby. On Friday, October 2, 2026, residents gathered at the Burnaby Eco-Centre for the Fra
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support 902 Man Up with the donation of two refurbished laptops, helping expand access to technology and strengthen community opportunities. At ERA, we believe that access to technology ca
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) was proud to take part in the Sustainable Living Expo at the Dalhousie Community Association in Calgary on September 26, 2026. The event brought together local residents, organizations, and sustainabi
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with the Living Earth Council for the upcoming Care & Repair Market in Truro, Nova Scotia, offering the community a convenient opportunity to recycle unwanted electronics responsibly an
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support Enroute 2 Success Boys & Girls Club with a technology donation that will help children and youth develop essential digital skills. ERA donated 4 desktop computers, 1 laptop, 3 prin
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with SCAN Ottawa – Seniors for Climate Action Now for a community electronics recycling event in Ottawa on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Residents will have an opportunity to bring
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to support Advance International with the donation of one computer and one monitor through ERA’s Technology Donation Program. Reliable technology helps community organizations manage daily
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to donate three refurbished laptops to the Canadian Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA) – Family Resource Network in Calgary, Alberta. This donation will provide reliable technology to suppo
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is partnering with Blandford Community Centre for a community electronics recycling and fundraising event. The event will take place alongside the Community Centre’s breakfast and will give residents,
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The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to invite Winnipeg residents, businesses, and community members to an Electronics Collection Event at Portage Place on October 21, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will take pla
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with the Electrical Joint Training Committee (EJTC) for a free electronics recycling event in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. The event will take place on Friday, October 9, 20
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) was proud to join the Town of Canmore’s Share and Repair Fair on September 11, 2026, at Elevation Place. The community event brought residents and local organizations together to give everyday items a
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with YMCA of Southwestern Ontario for a multi-location electronics collection initiative taking place across Chatham, Windsor, Sarnia, and St. Thomas, Ontario. From October 7 to
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is partnering with YMCA of Southwestern Ontario to support a multi-location electronics collection initiative across London, Ontario. From October 7 to October 21, 2026, three YMCA locations in London
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to donate four refurbished laptops to Bethel Education. The donation will help support digital learning and improve access to technology. Bethel Education supports schools, children, and comm
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to continue supporting Unity Kitchener through our Computer Grant Program with the recent donation of a refurbished Dell laptop. The donation is another example of how electronics reuse can c
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to celebrate the success of our recent electronics collection event in partnership with the Kanata Beaverbrook Community Association (KBCA) in Ottawa. Held on September 12, 2026, the communit
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support Discovery Centre Halifax with a donation of refurbished technology, helping strengthen educational programming, digital access, and hands-on learning opportunities within the community.
In recognition of Cyber Security Awareness Month, the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to continue its partnership with the City of Burnaby for a free community electronics recycling and secure hard drive destruction event. Th
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with the Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) and its Beavers program for the Beavers for a Greener Future E-Waste Collection Event in Scarborough. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, fr
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to donate five refurbished laptops to WISE Kid-Netic Energy, a Manitoba-based non-profit organization helping young people explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on
October recognizes both Circular Economy Month and Cybersecurity Awareness Month, giving Canadian businesses an opportunity to think about how workplace technology is used, protected and eventually retired. A circular economy focuses on keepin
ERA Donates 20 Laptops to Stoney Nakoda Child and Family Services Society The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support Indigenous education and digital inclusion through the donation of 20 refurbished laptops to Stoney Nakoda
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to support the Durham District School Board with a donation of five laptops and one projector. This technology donation will provide additional digital resources for students and educational prog
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to continue supporting Bethel Education with a new technology donation of 3 refurbished laptops and 3 tablets. This donation will provide additional access to reliable technology while suppor
More than 1,000 charities, schools and nonprofits are currently on the ERA network's donation waitlist. Behind every name on that list is the same story: people who could do more…
The United States is building computing capacity at a pace no one has seen before. Data centres are rising across the country to power artificial intelligence, and with every new…
Between 2018 and 2025, the ERA network — the Electronic Reusing Association in the United States together with our Canadian parent organisation, the Electronic Recycling…
On October 12, 2018, our Canadian parent organisation — the Electronic Recycling Association, founded in Calgary in 2004 — announced its expansion into the United States under a…
In 1996, Bojan Paduh emigrated from Croatia to Canada with his family. Like many newcomer families, they couldn't bring much. Then a church group gave them a donated computer —…
In April 2026, the students of Escuela Básica G-N 348 Huechún in Chile got something their school had never had before: a computer room of their own. The room was built with five…
In April 2026, our Madagascar partner MFT (Madagascar Fanantenana Teknolojia) delivered 10 refurbished laptops and a projector to the Regional Directorate of Youth and Sports of…
In April 2026, students at Mješovita Srednja Škola Banovići in Bosnia got a working computer lab: four computers and four monitors, donated through the ERA network and delivered…
A donated laptop is useful. A donated laptop with a working connection to the wider world is something else entirely. That is what Lycée Andohalo in Madagascar received through…
In the spring of 2020, classrooms emptied almost overnight. Schoolwork moved to the kitchen table — and for thousands of families, there was no computer waiting there. That year,…
In 2015, CBC reported on a milestone for our Canadian parent organisation, the Electronic Recycling Association: 225 donated computers reaching Tsuut’ina Nation schools. The…
Some donation stories are about a single delivery. This one is about staying power. The ERA network's relationship with the Isa Mundo Foundation in Boca de Tomatlán, Mexico, goes…
Clean water is one of the hardest infrastructure challenges anywhere, and Rainmaker Enterprise has taken it on in South Sudan. To support that work, the ERA network provided…
Every Giving Tuesday, we think back to the one that set the bar. On Giving Tuesday 2018, the ERA network delivered more than 550 devices to 28 organisations in a single day —…
