Accepted Items
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 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
Interchange Recycling
- Used oil (NO COOKING OIL, 3-in-1 household oil, 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
- Caulking compound
- Cosmetic and beauty products
- Insect repellents, pet products
- Powder forms of masonry products, cement
- Swimming pool and hot tub chemicals
Not Accepted Items
- Explosives / flares
- Ammunition
- Radioactive materials
- Bio-hazardous waste / sharps
- Biodiesel / Cooking Oil / Diesel
- Compressed gas containers
- Cardboard
- Household Garbage
- Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Alarms (Can be recycled at Nelson Home building Centre)
- Unlabeled, unidentified products (please make sure these are in sealed 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.