How to Recycle Home Appliances and Kitchen Appliances in Toronto or the GTA
Recycling appliances from our home and kitchen in Toronto is easy, if you know where to look. More options exist today than ever before to keep unwanted or broken appliances from an Ontario landfill. Numerous programs exist, providing residents at least a few different options on where to take appliances large and small to have them recycled.
What are considered small appliances?
Small appliances, according to recycling definitions in Toronto, include food processors, electric blenders, toasters, slow cookers, rice cookers, mini-ovens, coffee makers, and small fridges. Evidently, small appliances are a lot easier to move and transport. If your appliance still works, some may choose to sell it on Kijiji, Craigslist, or through classifieds on Facebook. There’s also means of donating these to a local charity such as the Salvation Army.
What are considered large appliances?
Large appliances are obviously a little harder to handle and disposing of them can be tough to recycle or dispose of. Large appliances include water tanks, heaters, laundry machines, barbecues or grills, fridges, computer towers, detached fireplaces, microwaves, dishwashers, ovens, and air conditioners. There are some appliance refurbishing retailers who may accept large home appliances for recycling. Anything that still works and which has been gently used oftentimes can be donated to the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity. A donation to an organization like these will get the appliance off your hands while raising money for a good cause.
Depots
If you can afford to physically move your small or large appliance, you may be able to recycle them at pre-established depots. For example, there are several electronics recycling depots which may accept some appliances depending on how well they suit the definition of ‘electronics’.
Junk removal
Another option – and likely the preferred one if you can’t afford to physically transport the appliance – is to hire a junk removal service in Toronto. All it takes is a phone call. A lot of companies offering junk removal, including Core Mini Bins, provides same day service which means they can drop in today and pick up anything you need moved. Oftentimes, these companies may connect with a local charity organization or recycling facility to attempt to divert as much waste as possible from the landfill. If it can be recycled, ask the junk pick-up company you’ve hired what they intend to do with it. Ultimately, this is a win-win. They haul it away and count on it going to a good place.
Does the City offer any appliance removal in Toronto?
Any item that does not fit into the garbage bin is considered ‘oversized’ by Toronto waste management standards. Some items can be dropped off curbside and the City will pick up appliances that suit their definition. Unfortunately, not all appliances are accepted. If it’s 8 feet wide or in length, for example, it needs to be cut in half. If it’s too heavy, it might not be picked up. Hot water heaters and furnaces are usually too large. If it’s a fridge, freezer, oven, or dishwasher, they can be picked up however the doors and lids will need to be removed.
If you don’t want the hassle on where to take your appliance for recycling in Toronto, contact Core Mini Bins. We offer junk removal services same-day that are easy to arrange. We’ll move oversized items and appliances, recycling what we can and ensuring responsible, eco-friendly disposal is prioritized.
