2744 West 4th Ave, Vancouver
604-732-7816
Mon–Fri: 10am–6pm | Sat: 11am–5pm
Free electronics recycling in Vancouver

Drop off your old tech.
We'll recycle it responsibly.

Bring your computers, monitors, printers, phones, cables, and more to our Kitsilano shop. No appointment needed. Free for all Vancouver residents.

Always free for Vancouver residents. No need to buy anything. Just drop it off during business hours and we'll take care of the rest.
Shelves of used laptops ready for recycling at PC Galore
CRT monitors and vintage displays for e-waste recycling
Tangled cables and power cords ready for recycling
Bins of old computer towers and components for recycling
VCRs awaiting recycling
Boxes of RAM modules and memory for electronics recycling
Recycling bins full of electronics components and motherboards

These are just some of the items we process weekly. We accept most electronics and tech.

Most electronics and tech

If it has a plug or a battery, we can probably recycle it. Here's what we take:

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Computers & Laptops

  • Desktops & towers
  • Laptops & notebooks
  • All-in-ones
  • Tablets & e-readers
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Monitors & Displays

  • LCD & LED monitors
  • CRT monitors
  • Laptop screens
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Phones & Devices

  • Cell phones
  • Landline phones
  • Cordless phones
  • Answering machines
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Printers & Scanners

  • Inkjet printers
  • Laser printers
  • Scanners
  • Fax machines
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Cables & Accessories

  • Power cables & adapters
  • USB cables
  • Network cables
  • Keyboards & mice
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Hard Drives & Storage

  • Hard drives
  • SSDs
  • USB drives
  • External drives

Guaranteed data destruction

Worried about sensitive data on your old drives? We offer professional data destruction for complete peace of mind.

$20 per drive

We physically destroy your hard drive or SSD using industrial equipment, ensuring your data can never be recovered. You'll receive written confirmation of destruction.

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Physical destruction Drives are shredded or drilled using professional equipment — no software wipe can match this level of security.
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Certificate of destruction You'll receive written documentation that the drive was destroyed, including serial number and date.
Same-day service available Bring your drive in during business hours and we can typically process it while you wait or within the same day.

What's covered: Desktop hard drives (HDD), solid-state drives (SSD), laptop drives, and external drives. Price is per drive, regardless of size or type.

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Why pay for destruction?

Software wipes can fail. Files can be recovered. Physical destruction guarantees your data is gone forever.

Essential for tax records, medical files, financial data, business documents, or any confidential information.

Simple as 1-2-3

No appointment needed. Just drop by during business hours.

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Bring it to us

Load up your old tech and bring it to our Kitsilano shop at 2744 West 4th Ave. We're open Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, Sat 11am–5pm.

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We sort & process

We'll sort everything, wipe any data securely, and route items to certified recycling facilities or refurbishment programs.

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You're done

That's it. Your e-waste is handled responsibly and you've kept toxic materials out of Vancouver landfills. No charge, no hassle.

What we don't accept

For safety and regulatory reasons, we can't take the following items. Contact the City of Vancouver or a specialized facility for these.

  • Large appliances (fridges, stoves, washers)
  • Microwaves
  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Batteries (car, lithium, alkaline)
  • Fluorescent bulbs or tubes
  • Smoke detectors
  • Medical devices

Visit us in Kitsilano

Drop off your e-waste during regular business hours. No appointment needed.

PC Galore

We've been serving Vancouver since 1994. Our shop is on West 4th Avenue near Macdonald Street — plenty of street parking and easy access.

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Address 2744 West 4th Ave
Vancouver BC V6K 1P9
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Hours Monday–Friday: 10am–6pm
Saturday: 11am–5pm
Sunday: Closed
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Phone (604) 732-7816

Recycling FAQs

Still have questions? Call us at (604) 732-7816.

Do I need to wipe my data before bringing in my computer or phone?

We strongly recommend backing up your data and wiping it yourself before drop-off. If you need guaranteed data destruction, we offer professional drive destruction service for $20 per drive — see the Data Destruction section above for details.

Is there really no charge for recycling?

Correct. Drop-off is completely free for Vancouver residents. We're part of BC's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program, which funds electronics recycling.

What happens to my old electronics after I drop them off?

Items are sorted, tested, and either refurbished for reuse or sent to certified recycling facilities where materials like metals, plastics, and glass are recovered and repurposed.

Can I get a tax receipt for my donation?

We don't issue tax receipts for e-waste recycling. If you're donating working equipment and need a receipt, contact a registered charity instead.

Do you accept items that still work?

Yes! Working items are tested and refurbished for resale when possible, which is the most environmentally friendly option. Non-working items are recycled responsibly.

Is there a limit to how much I can bring?

For household quantities (a few boxes or carloads), there's no limit. If you're a business with large volumes, please call ahead so we can arrange appropriate processing.

Do you offer pickup service?

Not for residential quantities. You'll need to bring items to our shop. For businesses with very large volumes, contact us to discuss options.

Ready to recycle your old tech?

Drop by our Kitsilano shop during business hours. We'll take it from there.

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