Secure Data Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event in Coquitlam – Earth Day 2026

By electronic recycling association April 15, 2026

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is proud to partner with Moment Energy to host a Secure Data Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event in celebration of Earth Day 2026. This initiative highlights a shared commitment to sustainable electronics recycling, secure data destruction, and environmental responsibility.

Event Details

  • Date: April 22, 2026
  • Location: 7 Burbidge Street, Suite 102, Coquitlam, BC

This professionally organized, single-day event offers employees a convenient and secure solution for electronics disposal, ensuring both environmental protection and data security.

Promoting Sustainable E-Waste Solutions

The partnership between ERA and Moment Energy demonstrates how organizations can integrate corporate sustainability initiatives into everyday operations. As a leader in clean energy innovation, Moment Energy continues to support programs that reduce electronic waste (e-waste) and promote responsible recycling practices.

Together, ERA and Moment Energy contribute to the circular economy, reducing landfill waste and extending the lifecycle of electronic devices.

Electronics Recycling Services

Participants can drop off a wide range of unwanted or unused electronics, including:

  • Desktop computers and laptops
  • Monitors and peripherals
  • Mobile devices and tablets
  • Networking equipment and accessories

All collected electronics will be processed through ERA’s reuse-first approach, ensuring that functional devices are refurbished and donated to charities, schools, and individuals in need, while non-reusable materials are responsibly recycled.

On-Site Secure Data Destruction

A key highlight of the event is ERA’s on-site hard drive destruction service, designed to provide immediate, secure, and fully compliant data protection.

To ensure complete data security, ERA will deploy its mobile hard drive shredding machine, enabling participants to securely destroy hard drives containing sensitive personal and business information directly on-site.

This process follows industry-recognized data destruction standards, significantly reducing the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access.

As part of the Earth Day 2026 initiative, this service will be offered free of charge, ensuring that secure data destruction remains accessible to all participants.

Environmental Impact of Electronics Recycling

Events like this play a vital role in addressing the global e-waste crisis while protecting sensitive data.

Key Outcomes:

  • Reduction of electronic waste in landfills
  • Secure disposal of confidential data
  • Recovery of valuable materials through recycling
  • Support for community organizations through technology donations

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing electronic waste through secure recycling and refurbishment. By partnering with businesses and communities across Canada, ERA helps repurpose IT equipment and donate refurbished devices to charities, bridging the digital divide and supporting those in need.

Partner with ERA

ERA provides custom electronics recycling and data destruction programs across Canada, including:

  • Corporate sustainability programs
  • Community recycling events
  • Property management partnerships
  • Institutional and educational initiatives

Each program is tailored to maximize environmental impact, data security, and community benefit.

The Earth Day 2026 partnership between ERA and Moment Energy is a strong example of how organizations can align sustainability goals with practical action. By combining secure data destruction services with responsible electronics recycling, this initiative delivers measurable environmental benefits while maintaining the highest standards of data protection.