The Town of Aurora is hosting a free electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, to help residents dispose of old technology responsibly. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joint Operations Centre, located at 229 Industrial Parkway North.
Residents can drop off a variety of unwanted electronics, including televisions, monitors, computers, and phones. All materials collected during the event are processed by Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP, which is recognized as Canada’s largest e-waste recycler. The recycling process is overseen by the Ontario Electronic Stewardship, an industry-funded non-profit organization that manages electronics recycling through a network of approved processors.
This initiative comes as the volume of electronic waste continues to rise across the country. Research from the University of Waterloo indicates that Canadian e-waste has more than tripled over the last two decades, with nearly one million tons generated in 2020 alone. Data shows that the amount of electronic waste produced per person in Canada climbed from 8.3 kilograms in 2000 to 25.3 kilograms by 2020.
Experts warn that this trend is expected to continue. By participating in local drop-off events, residents help divert hazardous materials from landfills and support the recovery of valuable components found in common household electronics.
