Nelson Leafs Eco Depot

Residential materials only – NO commercial or industrial materials

Individual container size limited to 25L

Electronics Product Recycling Association (EPRA)

• Computer, gaming and home theatre systems and accessories
• Computer peripherals
• Desktop printers and multi-function devices
• *Floor standing printers and multi-function printing devices
• Battery powered Ride-On toys, Micro-toys and E-toys
• Audio equipment and musical instruments
• TVs and computer monitors
• Cell phones
• Non-cellular telephones, faxes and home office equipment
• Air treatment (humidifiers, purifiers, fans)
• Clocks and timers
• Floor cleaning (carper cleaner, vacuums)
• Garment care (boot dryers, irons)
• Kitchen counter-top appliances (toasters, blenders)
• Personal care and beauty care tools (hair dryer, curling iron)
• Hand power tools (sanders, drills)
• Scales (luggage, weight, food)
• Sewing, textile, sports, leisure, arts, crafts, and hobbies related electronics
• *E-bikes and e-scooters
• *Exercise machines
• Medical and monitoring equipment

*NOTE: please call the Nelson Leafs Eco Depot prior to your arrival if you plan to recycle large items listed above with * to make sure they have sufficient space available at the facility.

Recycle Your Batteries Canada

• Single-use household batteries
• Rechargeable batteries
• E-mobility batteries
• Complete e-bike with their batteries

Product Care Recycling

• Paint
• Lights and light fixtures
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Interchange Recycling

• Used oil (NO COOKING OIL, 3-in-1 household oil, diesel, base oil, grease, oil additive, etc.)
• Antifreeze
• Oil, antifreeze and chain oil containers
• Used oil filters

Other Household Hazardous Wastes

• Corrosive cleaning products
• Mercury and mercury containing products
• Adhesives
• Fertilizers
• Bleach
• Fire extinguishers
• Bear sprays
• Diesel
• Caulking compound
• Cosmetic and beauty products
• Insect repellents, pet products
• Powder forms of masonry products, cement
• Swimming pool and hot tub chemicals
• Unlabeled, unidentified products (please make sure these are in sealed containers)

• Explosives / flares
• Ammunition
• Radioactive materials
• Bio-hazardous waste / sharps
• Biodiesel / Cooking Oil
• Compressed gas containers

Bring to a RDCK Landfill or Transfer Station:

• Asbestos (refer to the RDCK’s Asbestos Disposal Guidelines page)
• ⁽¹⁾ Propane Tanks
• ⁽¹⁾ Automotive Batteries
• ⁽²⁾ Large appliances (including those containing Ozone Depleting Substances, such a refrigerators)
• Tires

(1) Accepted for free at any landfill or transfer station.
(2) Accepted for free at any landfill or transfer station except Ymir or Boswell due to site capacity restrictions.