E-waste & Recycling
Keeping electronics out of landfills while creating meaningful, paid work.
Equal Opportunities West is a certified Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) depot for a variety of e-waste and recycling material. In addition to supporting a clean and safe environment, EOW participants are able to earn money in the e-waste program.
Here is how it works. We accept old computers, hard drives, and other electronic items that might be sitting on a shelf somewhere collecting dust. Once a person or business donates an item, the people involved in our program get to work breaking down each device — stripping wires, removing screws, dismantling circuit boards, and separating aluminum, metal and plastic. Once the materials are separated they are sent to Urbanmine, a local scrap metal facility that pays for the parts, and each individual who works in the e-waste program receives a portion of the money.
What can be recycled?
- Computers, laptops (and batteries), all printers and peripherals
- Photocopiers, fax machines, phones and cell phones
- Monitors — flat screen and tube
- TVs — flat screen and tube
- Home electronics, games, stereos, amplifiers and speakers
- Small kitchen appliances, microwaves, mixers, blenders, toasters (not refrigerators)
- Vacuums, hair dryers
- Power tools and electric motors
- Car and household batteries
- All metal and metal objects, including aluminum cans
- All cables and wires
Drop-off hours
- 3570 Portage AvenueMonday to Friday, 9 am – 2 pm
Due to government and safety restrictions, we cannot accept items containing Freon, including air conditioners, refrigerators and light bulbs. If you have any questions about other electronic items you think might fit the bill, email info@equalopportunitieswest.com or call 204-888-5422.
Want to get involved?
Donate, drop off e-waste, hire a participant, or join our team — there are many ways to support the work we do.