The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA), in partnership with the Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC, will host a Secure Electronics Recycling and Data Destruction Event in Burnaby, British Columbia, as part of Earth Month 2026.
This community-focused initiative provides students, residents, and businesses with a convenient and responsible way to recycle unwanted electronics while ensuring sensitive data is securely destroyed. The event supports environmental sustainability, reduces electronic waste, and promotes data security awareness across the region.
Secure Electronics Recycling with Better Business Bureau Serving Mainland BC
During the event, ERA will conduct live on-site data destruction demonstrations using mobile shredding equipment. Attendees will be able to witness the physical destruction of hard drives and other data-bearing devices in real time, helping reduce the risk of identity theft and data breaches.
ERA operates under internationally recognized standards, including ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management). These certifications ensure high levels of data security, environmental responsibility, and operational quality.
Collected electronics will be assessed for reuse whenever possible. Functional equipment will be refurbished and donated to charities, schools, and nonprofit organizations across British Columbia. Items that cannot be reused will be responsibly recycled according to environmental standards.
Live Secure Data Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event
Date: April 29, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Setup begins at 9:30 AM)
Location: Campus Square, BCIT
Address: 3700 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G 3H2, Canada
This Earth Month initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, data security, and community empowerment.
ERA Services at the Event
- Secure data destruction services
- Certificate of Destruction (upon request)
- Responsible electronics recycling
- Environmental reporting and weight tracking
What You Can Bring
Participants are encouraged to bring a wide range of unwanted electronics, including:
- Laptops and desktop computers
- Monitors and peripherals
- Printers and scanners
- Phones and tablets
- Networking equipment
- Small office electronics
- Cables and accessories
Functional devices may be refurbished and donated to charities and nonprofits, while non-reusable electronics will be responsibly recycled.
Supporting Sustainability During Earth Month
This Earth Month initiative promotes:
- Responsible electronics recycling
- Reduction of electronic waste
- Secure data destruction awareness
- Community environmental leadership
By participating, attendees help divert electronics from landfill while ensuring their personal and organizational data is securely destroyed.
About the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing electronic waste, promoting reuse before recycling, and expanding digital access across communities. ERA provides secure IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, certified data destruction, and electronics refurbishment programs that support charities, schools, and community organizations across Canada.
Learn more about ERA services: www.era.ca
About Better Business Bureau Serving Mainland BC
The Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing marketplace trust. Through education, accreditation, and community initiatives, BBB promotes ethical business practices, transparency, and accountability across British Columbia.
Join Us in Burnaby
This community event is open to students, residents, and businesses looking to safely recycle electronics and protect their data. ERA and Better Business Bureau serving Mainland BC invite you to participate and support a more sustainable future.