MSL IT encourages all users to recycle or donate their old and unused computer and electronic items safely and responsibly. Read up on e-waste facts, what you can do, and UBC’s e-waste collection program on UBC Waste Management’s E-Waste page.
Reuse-it! UBC
This program is designed to assist UBC employees at the Point Grey campus, like you, find and exchange low-value items between departments (e.g. furniture, audio-visual equipment, office supplies, etc.). Registered members can post both wanted and available listings.
MSL Departmental E-Waste
Please drop off all departmental E-Waste at our office in room 227. We will handle recycling and disposal of all electronic items except for laboratory equipment. Contact the MSL Facilities Manager for recycling of laboratory equipment.
Printer Toner Cartridges
Please drop off all used or old toner cartridges off at our office in room 227 for recycling.
Personal E-Waste
At the moment, MSL IT does not provide services for personal e-waste. If you have old and unused computer or electronic equipment at home, please contact any of the following groups:
FreeGeek Vancouver
1820 Pandora Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5L 1M5
Open 11AM-6PM Tuesday-Saturday
604.879.4335
Electronics Recycling Association (ERA) Vancouver
#38 East 69th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5X 4K6
Open 9AM-5PM Monday-Friday
604.215.4483
Salvation Army Thrift Stores
2714 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6K 2G6
Open 9AM-9PM Monday-Friday
Open 9AM-6PM Saturday
604.734.1821
261 East 12th Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
V5T 3L1
Open 9:30AM-5PM Seven Days a Week
604.874.4721
