The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) is pleased to partner with the Living Earth Council for the upcoming Care & Repair Market in Truro, Nova Scotia, offering the community a convenient opportunity to recycle unwanted electronics responsibly and securely.
ERA will be onsite during the event to collect eligible electronics for reuse, refurbishment, secure data destruction, and responsible recycling, helping residents reduce electronic waste and support a more sustainable community.
Event Details
Event: Living Earth Council Care & Repair Market – Electronics Recycling Collection
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Truro Library – Read Room
Address: 754 Prince St, Truro, NS B2N 1G9
Residents are invited to bring unwanted electronics and take part in this free electronics recycling event in Truro.
Free Electronics Recycling in Truro
Electronic waste continues to be one of the fastest-growing waste streams, making responsible reuse and recycling increasingly important.
At the Living Earth Council Care & Repair Market, ERA will accept a variety of unwanted electronics, including:
- Laptops and desktop computers
- Monitors
- Cell phones and tablets
- Printers and office electronics
- Cables and accessories
- Gaming electronics
- Small electronic devices
- Other eligible electronics
By participating in this Truro electronics recycling event, residents can help divert unwanted technology from landfill while giving reusable devices an opportunity for refurbishment and a second life.
Secure Data Destruction for Collected Electronics
Responsible electronics recycling also means protecting personal and business information.
ERA securely processes data-bearing devices using established data destruction and data erasure procedures. Where applicable, devices may undergo secure data wiping or physical hard drive destruction.
This helps ensure that sensitive information stored on old computers, laptops, and other devices is handled securely before equipment is reused or recycled.
Supporting Sustainability Through the Care & Repair Market
The electronics collection is part of the Living Earth Council’s broader Care & Repair Market, a community initiative focused on repair, reuse, waste reduction, and sustainable living.
The event gives residents practical ways to extend the life of everyday items, reduce waste, and make more environmentally responsible choices.
ERA’s electronics collection supports these goals by helping community members properly manage unwanted technology while promoting the principles of the circular economy.
ERA and Living Earth Council Partner for a More Sustainable Truro
ERA is proud to work with the Living Earth Council to support sustainability initiatives in Truro and surrounding communities.
Community partnerships are an important part of ERA’s mission. Across Canada, ERA works with businesses, schools, municipalities, property managers, non-profit organizations, and community groups to provide accessible electronics recycling, IT asset reuse, and secure data destruction services.
We look forward to joining the Truro community at the Living Earth Council Care & Repair Market on October 17, 2026.
Bring your unwanted electronics and help support reuse, responsible recycling, secure data management, and a more sustainable future.