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The government of the Canadian province of Alberta has developed a new waste recycling program. From April 2025, Canadians will be able to scrap more than 500 outdated or faulty electronic items. This is reported by the publication Vancouverok.

„Residents of Canada will have to fundamentally change their habits. The new pilot project in the Canadian province will affect 148 localities. Alberta's list includes cell phones, microwave ovens, scales, lawnmowers, speakers, DVD players, power tools, and much more“, – writes the publication.

The company that will organize the recycling process claims that about 95% of metals and plastics used in these items can be melted, shredded, and reused.

According to the publication, the program has been tested since 2020. As a result, 14,000 tons of tech waste have been removed from Alberta's landfills and subsequently recycled.

According to the regional government website, after the program's launch, equipment can be delivered to any of the 365 recycling depots located in 148 municipalities of the province. In total, there are about 350 localities in the province. Prices for the equipment to be recycled are not yet disclosed.

„The province will also begin developing Canada's first provincial recycling programs for solar panels, electric vehicle batteries, and wind turbine components. These additions will make Alberta's waste recycling system the most comprehensive in Canada. In addition to improving the recycling process across the province, the expansion of the electronics recycling program is part of Alberta's plan to reduce emissions and develop energy“, – notes the Alberta Waste Recycling Agency.

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