The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to partner with 4H Helping Hands for a community electronics fundraising event taking place on January 16 in Crossfield, Alberta. This local initiative brings together environmental responsibility, youth leadership, and community engagement through responsible e-waste recycling.
This one-day electronics collection event offers residents a convenient way to safely recycle unwanted electronics while directly supporting a youth-led fundraising effort. Every device collected helps divert electronic waste from landfills and supports ERA’s mission to protect the environment, safeguard data, and promote technology reuse.
Community-Led Fundraising with Environmental Impact
4H Helping Hands is a youth-focused community group committed to giving back and building leadership skills. By hosting an electronics fundraiser, the group combines community service with environmental stewardship, showing how local action can create meaningful impact.
ERA supports organizations like 4H Helping Hands by providing logistics, infrastructure, and expertise to ensure electronics are handled ethically, securely, and sustainably.
Event Details
- Location: 900 Mountain Ave., Crossfield, Alberta
(Crossfield Community Hall parking lot) - Date & Time: January 16 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
This is a public, community-wide event, and residents of Crossfield, surrounding towns, and the greater Calgary area are encouraged to participate.
What Electronics Are Accepted at the Event?
ERA will be collecting a wide range of unwanted, unused, or pre-loved electronics. To ensure accuracy, participants are encouraged to review the full list of accepted items on the ERA website prior to attending.
All electronics will be reviewed on-site by ERA’s trained team to ensure proper handling and responsible recycling.
Why This Fundraiser Is Especially Meaningful
This fundraiser is part of ERA’s Moolah For Macros program, which supports non-profit and community organizations through responsible e-waste collection.
By donating electronics, community members support a local youth-led initiative while contributing to environmental responsibility and technology reuse across Canada. Eligible items may generate financial rebates for 4H Helping Hands, and all electronics are processed according to ERA’s strict environmental and data security standards.
How Fundraising Through Electronics Recycling Works
ERA’s fundraising programs allow community groups to raise funds by collecting eligible electronics. Once minimum collection thresholds are met, qualifying devices may generate rebates that directly benefit the organizing group.
This model enables organizations to raise funds without selling products, engage the community, and reduce electronic waste locally.
Why E-Waste Recycling Matters
Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide. Recycling electronics responsibly helps reduce landfill waste, protect soil and water, conserve resources, and support the circular economy.
Community events like this play an important role in making responsible electronics recycling accessible at the local level.
Join ERA and 4H Helping Hands on January 16
ERA is proud to support 4H Helping Hands and the Crossfield community through this electronics fundraiser. Whether you are clearing out old devices or simply looking to recycle responsibly, your participation helps create real change.
Help spread the word by inviting friends, family, and neighbours. Together, we can give electronics a second life and build a cleaner, more sustainable future.