ERA & Step Up 4 Kidz Foundation Teams Up for an Electronics Collection Drive

By electronic recycling association March 28, 2023

The Electronic Recycling Association and the Step Up 4 Kidz Foundation are teaming up to collect electronic devices on April 8th, 2023. Please drop off your unwanted electronics & the ERA will work to refurbish collected items and donate them to organizations and individuals in need!

We’re looking for any electronic devices, including computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. If you have any devices, you no longer use or are planning on upgrading, we would love to take them off your hands.  All the devices we collect will be recycled responsibly, and none of them will end up in a landfill.

Location: 1111 3rd Street SE, Calgary, Alberta

Date: April 8th, 2023

Time: 10am-4pm (MST)

Accepted items include:

  • Desktop & laptop computers
  • Tablets
  • Cell Phones/ Smart Phones/ Home Phones
  • Printers
  • Servers
  • Handheld Electronics (Mp3 Players, Gaming Consoles etc)
  • Gaming consoles
  • Stereo Equipment
  • Cameras
  • USB Keys & Other Storage Devices
  • External Hard Drives
  • Cords, cables
  • Peripherals (mice, keyboards, CDs, DVDs, etc)

**NO microwaves or old tube TVs – NO home or personal appliances*

If you need help organizing a collection event contact the ERA. We will provide necessary resources (staff to assist with collection if necessary and confirmed in advance, collection bins, removal of equipment) as well as assist in handling the creation of marketing materials for your event (posters/flyers for you to distribute). All you’ll need to do is share event details with all of your contacts to ensure your collection is well attended.

Please check availability with a ERA representative today by calling our main line at 1.877.9.EWASTE