Where to Recycle a TV in Vancouver, BC
Finding somewhere to recycle an unwanted television starts with a few practical questions: Does the location accept your TV type and size? Is drop-off free? Can you bring other electronics at the same time?
Vancouver and nearby Richmond offer several options, including municipal facilities, EPRA-authorized drop-off locations, and private electronics recyclers.
The most suitable option depends on what you have, how much you are bringing, and whether you need recycling, scrap purchasing, or both.
Free Television Recycling Through EPRA BC
The Electronic Products Recycling Association British Columbia, also known as EPRA BC or Recycle My Electronics, oversees a province-wide electronics recycling program.
Residents and businesses can take eligible electronics to participating locations free of charge. The program is funded through Environmental Handling Fees applied to regulated electronic products sold in BC.
Its display-device category includes:
CRT and tube televisions.
LCD and LED televisions.
Plasma televisions.
Rear-projection televisions.
Computer monitors.
Review the EPRA BC accepted-product list for product definitions.
Acceptance under the program does not mean every depot can receive every load.
Vancouver-Area TV Recycling Options
This comparison includes locations in Vancouver and nearby Richmond. Costs and conditions differ, so check the requirements for your television before choosing a destination.
Facility or program | Location | Cost | Main conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
EPRA-authorized drop-off locations | Participating locations across the Vancouver area and BC | Free for eligible program products | Confirm that the individual location accepts televisions and can receive your quantity |
Vancouver Zero Waste Centre | 8588 Yukon Street, Vancouver | Free for accepted materials | Residential customers only; maximum five large items under its electronics, small-appliance, and power-tool category |
Computie Electronics Recycling Depot | 260 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver | Many electronics accepted free; confirm TV-specific fees | Fees apply to certain appliances and large equipment over 100 lb; confirm the conditions for your TV |
Electronic Recycling Association — ERA | Unit 1045, 11111 Twigg Place, Richmond | Confirm TV-specific fees | Offers electronics reuse and recycling services; confirm TV condition, eligibility, and delivery arrangements |
Ohata Resource Canada | 11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7, Richmond | Free for accepted televisions | Customer drop-off; separate purchasing available for qualifying electronic scrap; confirm unusual or larger loads |
The City publishes current restrictions and visitor information on its Vancouver Zero Waste Centre page.
Information reviewed on October 23, 2026. Confirm current hours, fees, and acceptance conditions before travelling. This table provides selected local options rather than a complete directory.
Free Recycling and Scrap Purchasing in One Visit
Ohata Resource Canada provides two services at the same Richmond location:
Customers may bring a mixture of eligible items in one visit. Accepted recycling items may be received at no charge, while qualifying purchasing material may be inspected, weighed, graded, and purchased.
Examples of Free Recycling Categories
Each category has its own acceptance conditions. Review the relevant page before bringing your equipment.
Examples of Scrap Purchasing Categories
Separate purchasing categories include qualifying:
Check the current buying list for classification and condition requirements.
Equipment that does not qualify for purchase is not automatically accepted for free recycling. Check the conditions for each item separately.
This can be convenient for households clearing several types of electronics or businesses retiring equipment, especially when the load includes both accepted recycling items and scrap with potential purchasing value.
Having both services at one location may reduce the need for separate trips. Customers must be able to transport their items to Richmond, and larger loads should be discussed in advance through the contact page.
How the Ohata Drop-Off Process Works
Bring your electronics to the Richmond yard.
Staff will identify which items qualify for free recycling.
Staff will identify material that may have purchasing value.
Purchasing material will be weighed, inspected, and graded.
The final purchasing price will be confirmed after inspection.
Accepted free recycling items may be left at no charge.
Free drop-off does not guarantee payment. Purchasing value depends on material type, grade, condition, completeness, weight, and current prices.
You can send photographs before visiting if you would like help identifying your material.
Drop-Off Service Only
Ohata Resource Canada’s free recycling service is customer drop-off only.
Customers are responsible for transporting televisions and other electronics to the Richmond yard. Ohata does not cover shipping, courier, freight, or transportation costs for free recycling items.
Contact Ohata before visiting if you have:
Several televisions.
A commercial or institutional load.
Very large or heavy equipment.
Damaged or incomplete electronics.
Equipment containing leaking batteries or potentially hazardous material.
Questions about whether an item is accepted.
Questions about whether an item is accepted
Before Bringing a Television
Before taking a television to any recycling facility:
Confirm the accepted television type and size.
Check whether quantity limits apply.
Ask whether the service is available to residents, businesses, or both.
Confirm whether the drop-off is free.
Transport the television securely to prevent broken glass or physical damage.
Keep the television assembled and leave its internal components intact.
Older CRT televisions can be particularly heavy and may contain components requiring specialized handling. Do not open or dismantle them as part of ordinary drop-off preparation.
For Ohata-specific requirements, review the TV recycling acceptance page before loading your vehicle.
Plan Your Richmond Drop-Off
Have a television to recycle and other electronics to clear out? Check what can be accepted for free and what may qualify for purchase before loading your vehicle.
Send us photos of your items, model labels where available, and an approximate quantity. Our team can help identify the relevant categories and clarify receiving requirements.
If you already know what you are bringing, review the TV acceptance conditions, other free recycling categories, and Richmond yard directions to plan your visit.
Ohata Resource Canada Inc.
11220 Voyageur Way, Unit 7
Richmond, BC, V6X 3E1, Canada
Telephone / WhatsApp: +1 (236) 888-1086
Email: info-ca@ohata.ai
