Don't Dump It.
Recycle Your Large Appliances.
Drop Off Your Old Appliances For Free At Any Of Our 200+ Collection Sites, And We’ll Take Care Of The Recycling For You.
Small Actions, Massive Impact.
Choosing to recycle your large appliances protects our local land and water from hazardous materials. It is a simple way to do the right thing and feel good about preserving our province's natural beauty.
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| Units Collected from 2019 - 2024 | Consumer Accessibility | Collection Sites |
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What Can You Recycle?
Whether you are recycling a refrigerator, a freezer, or another large household appliance, we make it easy to do the right thing. To check if your appliance is accepted at Large Appliance Recycling locations, see our list of accepted appliances.
How To Dispose Of Your Large Appliance
Responsible recycling is just around the corner. Whether you're clearing clutter or finishing a renovation, drop off your large appliance at one of our 200+ certified drop-off points throughout BC.
Local Collection Sites
Drop off your appliances for free at any of our 200+ certified locations across BC for guaranteed responsible recycling.
- When you purchase a new unit, ask your retailer if they will collect and transport your old appliance to a MARR-certified site for you.
- Check with your appliance’s manufacturer to see if they offer specialized programs to reclaim and recycle their products at the end of their life.
- Watch for local recycling events or large-item pick-up days in your area that provide convenient transport to our recycling facilities.
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Responsible Disassembly and Disposal
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Large Appliance Disposal & Recycling Program
LargeApplianceRecycling.ca is run by The Major Appliance Recycling Roundtable (MARR). MARR is a not-for-profit stewardship agency created to implement and operate a stewardship plan for end-of-life major household appliances in BC. The British Columbia Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has approved MARR's stewardship plan.
Dropping off your end-of-life large appliance is free at over 200 collection sites across BC.