The New Westminster Police Department and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) are partnering for Fraud Prevention Month to host a free electronics recycling and secure data destruction event in New Westminster, British Columbia. This community initiative helps residents safely dispose of unwanted electronics while protecting personal information from fraud and identity theft.
Event Details
Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: New Westminster City Hall Parking Lot, 511 Royal Ave, New Westminster, BC V3L 1H9
ERA will be onsite to provide secure on-site data destruction and collect unwanted electronics for responsible reuse and recycling. Cell phones are accepted with batteries removed. Officers from the New Westminster Police Department and ERA team members will also be available to share practical guidance on data safety, identity theft prevention, and fraud awareness.
What Happens to Your Electronics
All eligible items collected at this event will be securely wiped, refurbished, and donated to local charities and community organizations in the Greater Vancouver area whenever possible. Devices that cannot be reused will be responsibly recycled through ERA’s approved downstream recycling partners. ERA follows a reuse-before-recycle model, ensuring technology is given a meaningful second life before being processed for material recovery.
Accepted Electronics
Please note: Personal or household appliances are not accepted.
Accepted items include:
- Consumer electronics (gaming consoles, iPods/MP3 players, stereo equipment)
- Desktop computers and monitors (PC & Mac), parts and motherboards
- Handheld devices (smartphones, cell phones, tablets)
- Laptops and accessories (PC & Mac, docking stations, cables)
- Printers and office equipment (inkjet, laser, plotters, copiers, scanners, fax machines)
- Peripherals (keyboards, mice, CD/DVD drives, cards, accessories)
- Phone systems
- Servers and racks (rackmount and standalone units)
- Networking equipment (Cisco switches, routers)
- Software media
If you are unable to attend, please visit www.era.ca for drop-off location in British Columbia.
Why Secure Electronics Recycling Matters
Improper disposal of electronics can expose sensitive personal and business data, increasing the risk of fraud and identity theft. ERA provides certified data destruction and secure electronics recycling services to ensure information is permanently removed from devices before reuse or recycling.
About the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA)
The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 2004 to reduce electronic waste and bridge the digital divide. ERA is ISO 27001 certified for Information Security Management and ISO 14001 certified for Environmental Management, ensuring the highest standards for secure data handling and responsible environmental practices.
Through secure data destruction, refurbishment, and reuse, ERA helps prevent premature disposal of IT assets while supplying donated technology to charities, schools, and community organizations across Canada. ERA’s reuse-before-recycle model supports environmental sustainability, digital inclusion, and responsible electronics recycling nationwide.