Battery and Electronic Recycling Program

As one of Canada’s top destinations for electronics and appliances, Best Buy is committed to reducing e-waste and helping customers recycle responsibly. Along with trade-in and repair, our recycling program is a key part of our commitment to the environment and available at most of our big box stores across Canada.

For the safety of our employees and customers, we aren't able to accept certain batteries and electronics for recycling, but we will do our best to put you in touch with those who can. 

We accept the following items for recycling*:

• Batteries under 5 pounds, undamaged, not leaking or swollen (alkaline, lithium ion, rechargeable, and cell phone batteries) 
• Cellular Devices and Pagers 
• Computer Peripherals 
• Cords and Cables 
• Countertop Microwave Ovens 
• Desktop Computers 
• Desktop and Portable Scanners 
• Desktop Printers, Multi-Function Printers 
• Display Devices: TVs and Monitors up to 55” 
• External Storage Drives and Modems 
• GPS and Portable Car Electronics 
• Home Audio/Video Systems 
• IT and Telecom Equipment 
• Electronic Musical Instruments 
• Non-Cellular Telephones and Answering Machines 
• Personal/Portable Audio Systems 
• Portable Computers 
• Small/Large Battery Powered Toys 
• Vehicle Audio/Video Systems 
• Video Gaming Systems and Accessories

*The safety of our employees and customers is our top priority. Best Buy reserves the right to refuse the recycled product to the extent it is deemed unsafe, hazardous, or over store capacity. Damaged or unsafe items will not be accepted under any circumstance.

We do not accept the following items for recycling:

• Lead acid and EV batteries
• Large Display Devices (TVs and Monitors) over 55”
• CRT (Tube) and Rear-Projection TVs
• Floor-Standing Printers 
• Boxes of mixed recycling or batteries (each unit must be visible for inspection) 
• Major Appliances (Visit our Haul Away and Recycle service page to learn how we can help remove your old appliance)
• Items that are leaking
• Items with broken glass or sharp edges
• Items that have been exposed to bodily fluids
• Damaged and/or swollen batteries
• Infested or contaminated units 

Battery and Electronics Recycling is available at most big box Best Buy stores across Canada.

• Batteries: Put your batteries directly in the Call2Recycle box or drum.
• Electronics:  Bring your item to the Customer Service desk and a Blue Shirt will assist you.  

Battery and Electronics Recycling is not available at the following stores: 

• Best Buy Mobile stores 
• Best Buy Express stores 
• Best Buy Kiosks 

Before heading to a store, use our store locator to make sure "Battery and Electronics Recycling" is listed under Services Available. 

Items for recycling can be dropped off during the regular business hours at participating stores.

For the safety of our customers and employees, please do not leave items for recycling outside the store during or after store hours. 

Protect yourself by removing personal information from electronic devices before you recycle them. If you need help, visit a Geek Squad advisor for support (charges may apply).  

Best Buy is not liable for any data that’s still on your device, and we can’t recover or return any recycled products. 

Recycling regulations vary across Canada which may change where and how you can dispose of specific products.

Visit one of our trusted recycling partners' websites or contact your local municipality to find an alternate drop-off location and to get details on what’s accepted your province or territory.

• Alberta Recycling Management Authority (Alberta only) 
• Electronic Products Recycling Association (All other Canadian provinces)
• Call2Recycle (For batteries and damaged batteries not installed in products)
• eCycle Solutions (For damaged batteries that are installed or embedded in electronics)