Alberta's Electronics Recycling Program, a first of its kind in Canada, came into effect on October 1, 2004. The intent of the program is to give Albertans access to drop off their end-of-life electronics (computers and televisions) so material can be recycled. Municipal collection sites and round-ups have been established throughout the province to collect old electronics.
The program is funded by an environmental fee was implemented beginning February 1, 2005 on the purchase of new computers and new televisions in Alberta. The fee applies only to new televisions and computer equipment in the initial phase of the program.
The Advance Disposal Surcharge (ADS) or "environmental fee" charged on televisions, computers and computer equipment will be used to cover the costs of collection, transportation, storage, processing and disposal of electronic waste as well as program operations, including public awareness and research-related activities such as improved technologies for recycling.
The program helps to ensure that end-of-life televisions and computer equipment discarded by Albertans are diverted from landfill, ultimately resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment.
ADS Fees - Alberta
| Computer |
$10 |
| Laptop |
$5 |
| Printers |
$8 |
| Monitors |
$12 |
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| 18" TV and smaller |
$15 |
| 19" - 29" TV |
$25 |
| 30" - 45" TV |
$30 |
| 46" TV and larger |
$45 |