Better Business Bureau Serving the Atlantic Provinces and the Electronic Recycling Association Host Earth Month Electronics Recycling & Secure Data Destruction Event in Halifax, NS.
Halifax, NS — In celebration of Earth Month, the Better Business Bureau Serving the Atlantic Provinces and the Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) are partnering to host a Free Electronics Recycling & Secure Data Destruction Event focused on sustainability, data protection, and community impact.
The initiative will provide residents and businesses with a secure and responsible way to dispose of unused electronics while ensuring sensitive data is properly destroyed. ERA will offer free on-site shredding for hard drives, USBs, and discs using its mobile shredding unit, allowing participants to witness secure data destruction in real time.
ERA operates under internationally recognized standards including ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ensuring the highest levels of security, compliance, and environmental responsibility.
All collected electronics will be refurbished and donated to charities and community organizations across Nova Scotia, supporting digital inclusion, education, and community development.
Live Secure Data Destruction & Electronics Recycling Event:
April 23, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: ERA: 334 Bluewater Rd, Bedford, NS B4B 1J6
This Earth Month initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to environmental sustainability, data security, and community empowerment.
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. Operating under internationally recognized standards including ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001, ERA ensures the highest levels of data security, environmental responsibility, and quality management while advancing a circular economy and digital inclusion.
About the Better Business Bureau Serving the Atlantic Provinces
The Better Business Bureau Serving the Atlantic Provinces (BBB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing marketplace trust. For over a century, BBB has helped consumers find trustworthy businesses and supported organizations in building ethical business practices, transparency, and accountability. Through education, accreditation, and community initiatives, BBB strengthens consumer confidence and fosters integrity in the marketplace across the Atlantic Provinces.