Facts About E-Waste
Rapid advances in technology and demand for new products are accelerating the amounts of electronic waste piling up in landfills across Canada.
Did you know that more than 270,000 tonnes of computer equipment, phones, televisions, stereos and small home appliances accumulate in Canadian landfills each year?
Electronics may contain substances of concern that if left in landfills could be harmful to the environment.
Diverting E-Waste from Landfills
Did you know that many electronic devices can be recycled and diverted from landfills?
What You Can Do
You can help to keep E-waste products out of landfills by:
- Participating in take-back and recycling programs for electronic products.
- Donating your old equipment to a family member, school or charity.
Other Resources
For more information on the effects of electronic waste, or options for safe recycling, please visit:
Energy Management Systems
Best Buy employs Energy Management Systems, which enables each of its stores to save energy equal to the annual power consumption of 14 homes.
Paper Recycling
In 2011, Best Buy stores including Best Buy Mobile recycled 249,735 kg of paper.
Cardboard Recycling
In 2011 Best Buy stores recycled 1,566,134 kg of cardboard.
Electronics Recycling
In 2011, Best Buy stores recycled 677,292 kg of e-waste.
Carpet
Across the company we installed 241,166 square feet of environmentally-responsible modular carpet in 2011.
Batteries
In 2011 Best Buy stores collected 3,915 kg of batteries for recycling.