Zero Waste Events

Zero Waste Events

Convenient Opportunities To Help You 
Live GREEN!

Wow – since we launched our annual Zero Waste Days in 2021, together we’ve diverted a whopping 36+ tonnes of electronics waste from going to the landfill!

Held in partnership with the Burlington Centre  and Tech Genius Burlington Inc, we’re excited to host these impactful events each year during the spring and fall at the Burlington Centre’s convenient parking area (corner of Guelph Line & Fairview). We accept computer and cell phone electronics, and more to support a circular economy where items are repaired, reused and/or responsibly recycled. See the list below for items we accept.

Discover below how you can further grow the impact of these events by organizing collections with your networks!

There’s more. A series of Terracycle Zero Waste bins are also on site to accept more unique waste items not currently accepted in Halton Region’s recycling program. And you can even drop off wooden chopsticks to the ChopValue bin we will have available at the event.

Brita water filters, reusable plastic containers and lids and used PPE can be dropped off, along with batteries and ink cartridges.

Check out these  lithium-ion safety tips.

Zero Waste Activities Inside Burlington Centre

After dropping off your items outside, come inside between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM to explore our interactive Towards Zero Waste space. Families can enjoy games and hands-on activities for all ages, while adults and youth can dive deeper into solutions.

Enjoy a hands-on sorting game helping you determine where common items go in each, play our zero-waste themed trivia wheel (with prizes), sign our petition and more!

Find us inside of entrance 1, in the old Cogeco unit, next to Michael Hill Jewelers and across from the Community Hub.

Burlington Clothing Swap Donations

At this event, we are also accepting fall and winter clothing, shoes, accessories, and toys in good enough condition to gift to a friend. Drop-off is available outdoors or inside unit A2.  These will be gathered for our Clothing Swap on Saturday, November 7th, from 11:30am- 2:30pm.  

As a Registered Charity, BG relies on community support and donations to keep our programs running, so we gratefully welcome a $5 donation. BONUS: free pollinator-friendly wildflower seed packets are available at this event!

List of Accepted Electronics/Appliances:

 

👉 If it plugs in, charges, or runs on batteries, we can likely accept it — with the exception of large appliances such as fridges, stoves, washers, heavy TCs or dryers.

  • Miscellaneous Electronics (electronic vaporizers (cannabis, tobacco, or herbal), chargers, adapters, cords, extension cords, power bars, software, lab or specialty equipment, batteries, etc.)
  • Home Entertainment & Media (TVs, speakers, stereos, streaming devices, sound systems, VCRs, DVD players, Blu-ray players, VHS tapes, DVDs, Blu-rays, cassette tapes, 8-tracks, and their cases/packaging, etc.)
  • Phones & Communication Devices (cell phones, smartphones, desk phones, cordless phones, networking gear, servers, baby monitors, walkie-talkies, etc.)
  • Consumer Electronics (gaming systems and controllers, media players, cameras, digital cameras, headphones, remotes, GPS devices, MP3 players, e-readers, portable DVD/CD players, radios, etc.)
  • Computers & Accessories (desktops, laptops, tablets, monitors, parts, cables, storage devices, peripherals, keyboards, mice, etc.)
  • Printers & Office Equipment (printers, copiers, scanners, fax machines, POS systems, projectors, calculators, electronic office equipment, ink/toner cartridges, etc.)
  • Small Appliances (microwaves, coffee makers, toasters, kettles, blenders, air fryers, vacuums, electric fans, hair dryers, curling irons, straighteners, electric heating pads, grooming devices like electric razors or toothbrushes, etc.)
  • Household Gadgets (alarm clocks, digital clocks, digital photo frames, electronic scales, smart home devices, thermostats, electronic doorbells, electronic toys, holiday lights, etc.)


Battery Drop-Off Reminder

For safety, we can only accept batteries that are properly taped. Please tape the ends of 9-volt, lithium, rechargeable, and button cell batteries before drop-off. Standard household alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) do not need taping. Damaged or leaking batteries cannot be accepted.

 

terracycle collection boxes

Please note that the size of the items to self-deposit must fit within an 8″ square opening.

COFFEE CAPSULES

NITRILE & LATEX GLOVES

 

DISPOSABLE MASKS

SMALL SIZE FILTERS

Brita and small-size air-purifier filters.

PLASTIC CARDS

INK CARTRIDGES

CHOP VALUE  BIN

Deposit your wooden/bamboo chopsticks.

SMALL ALKALINE BATTERIES

Non-rechargeable, spent alkaline batteries used in portable electronic devices.
Do NOT deposit rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, or any battery used to power a device not classified as a portable electronic device.

Discover more zero-waste tips and resources to Live Green and Make the Switch.

Explore these helpful Burlington focused thrifting and responsible waste disposable guides

BurlingtonGreen graciously thanks the following for their support of these events:

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