TV Recycling Drop-Off

Free TV Recycling at Our Richmond, BC Yard

Do you have an old television or electronic display that you no longer need?

Ohata Resource Canada accepts eligible TVs and displays for free recycling drop-off at our Richmond, BC yard.

There is no recycling fee for qualifying TVs. However, TVs are not currently purchased for scrap value, so the purchase value for this category is: AD $0.00

Both working and non-working TVs may qualify. We do not use a fixed screen-size limit. Instead, our team considers the type of equipment, its physical condition, overall size and weight, and whether it can be safely and practically handled at our facility.

If you have an unusually large, heavy, damaged, or contaminated TV, please contact our Richmond team before transporting it.

What Types of TVs and Displays Do We Accept?

Our free recycling program includes a variety of televisions and electronic displays.

The manufacturer or specific model generally does not determine whether a TV qualifies.

If you have an unusual type of display or are unsure whether your equipment belongs in this category, please contact us before visiting.

Is There a Size Limit for TVs?

We do not currently use a standard screen-size limit for TVs accepted through our free recycling program.

Instead, acceptance depends on whether the television can be safely and practically received, moved, stored, and processed at our Richmond facility.

This means that a large TV is not automatically rejected because of its screen size.

However, extremely large or heavy units may not be accepted if they cannot be safely or reasonably handled at our facility.

If you have. a particularly large or heavy television, please contact us before visiting. Providing a photo and approximate dimensions can help our team understand what you plan to bring.

What Condition Does a TV Need to Be In?

Your television does not need to work.

Both working and non-working TVs may be accepted for free recycling.

Examples of conditions that may generally be acceptable include:

• Non-working electronics

• Normal cosmetic wear

• Scratches on the housing

• Missing remote controls

• Missing tabletop stands or feet

• Minor exterior damage that does not create a handling hazard

The condition of each unit is checked when it arrives at our Richmond Yard.

Please Do Not Break or Dismantle Your TV

Please bring your TV substantially complete whenever possible.

You do not need to remove the circuit boards, wiring, display panel, metal frame, or other internal components before bringing a qualifying television to us.

Most importantly, please do not intentionally break the screen.

Broken glass and damaged display panels can create unnecessary handling hazards.

If a television has already been dismantled, its individual components may need to be inspected and classified separately rather than being received as a complete TV.

TVs Without a Remote or Stand

You do not need to bring the original remote control with your TV.

A television may also be accepted without its original stand or feet, provided that the unit remains safe for our team to handle.

If a TV was previously wall-mounted, please remove it from the wall before bringing it to our Richmond Yard.

Why Is the TV Purchase Value CAD $0.00?

TVs are handled differently from many of the electronic scrap categories that Ohata Resource Canada purchases.

Eligible TVs are currently accepted as a free recycling drop-off category, rather than as a paid scrap category.

That means:

Purchase Value: CAD $0.00

Recycling Fee: CAD $0.00

You do not pay us a recycling fee for a qualifying TV, and we do not pay a scrap purchase price for the TV.

If you bring other electronic scrap during the same visit, those materials may be inspected separately and may qualify for purchase under their applicable buying categories.

Bringing TVs With Other Electronic Scrap

You are welcome to bring other eligible electronic scrap during the same visit.

If you are bringing a TV together with materials that you would like to sell to us, please keep the free recycling items separate from your paid scrap items whenever possible.

This helps our team distinguish between:

• Free recycling items

• Electronic scrap purchased by weight

• Items requiring separate inspection or classification

Our team will inspect the materials and confirm the applicable category when you arrive.

Final acceptance, classification, measured weight, and buying price for purchased items are determined after physical inspection.

Visit Our Richmond E-Scrap Buying Yard

Our Richmond yard is located at 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1. Before leaving, you can check the route and current traffic information through Google Maps.

1. Look for the Ohata sign

When you arrive at the property, first look for the Ohata Resource Canada Inc. sign on the building. Once you find it, continue around to the rear of the building, where our warehouse entrance is located.

When you see this sign, continue around to the rear of the building.

2. Continue to the Rear Warehouse Entrance

Drive carefully around the building and look for the vertical Ohata sign beside the rear entrance. This vertical sign is the easiest landmark for finding our receiving warehouse.

Follow the route around the building to reach the warehouse.

The vertical Ohata sign identifies the correct warehouse entrance.

3. Park Directly in Front of the Warehouse

If you arrive by car, you may park directly in front of the Ohata warehouse entrance while your e-scrap is being received.

Once you reach the warehouse, please park and wait there. A member of our team will come to assist you with your material.

If you have difficulty finding the rear entrance, please call or message us:

Telephone and WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086

For large commercial loads or palletized shipments, please contact the Richmond team before visiting so we can prepare for unloading.

When you arrive:

• Bring smaller quantities to the receiving area.

• Ask a staff member for assistance with heavy or larger loads.

Walk-in customers are welcome during regular business hours. Most visits don’t require an appointment, but advance contact is recommended for commercial, palletized or unusually large loads.

You can review directions, parking and visitor information on the Richmond yard access page.