| Toronto offers many convenient options for safe | | | | Toronto Recycling Inc. at 416-663-0333 for more |
| recycling. Find out how, I've done all the research | | | | details. |
| for you! | | | | Cell Phones - Cell phones age quite quickly and |
| Fortunately for its population, Toronto offers | | | | with people renew them usually every two years |
| many convenient options for safe recycling. In | | | | thanks to popular subscriptions. Consider donating |
| most cases, you can do this easily by yourself, | | | | it to someone in your family (especially kids), or |
| however - there are scenarios which might be | | | | people without a home. They'll be happy to use |
| hazardous and require professional assistance. | | | | them! If your old cellphone is out of order or |
| Read the rest of this guide to find out about | | | | cannot be used, take it with you next time to the |
| recycling these less common materials, as we've | | | | Toronto Zoo and drop it off at the front |
| done the research for you! | | | | entrance. Look for the the ECO-CELL program |
| Asbestos - Asbestos is a dangerous insulation | | | | logo. If you don't feel like visiting, you can mail |
| material which needs extra detailed attention. | | | | them in as well to the following address:Toronto |
| Always use a facemask and gloves when | | | | Zoo - Cell Phone Recycling ProgramC/O Curator |
| manipulating, and put it in double secured plastic | | | | of Conservation Programs361A Old Finch Avenue |
| bags. This is important as the fibres present | | | | Scarborough, Ontario M1B 5K7 |
| serious danger when inhaled. | | | | Bateries & Car Batteries - All bateries contain |
| Building material - Your best shot is to separate | | | | hazardous material, so please pay attention and |
| material which can be recycled in other ways first. | | | | recycle them properly. Be sure to use rechargable |
| This means location and grouping parts made | | | | batteries as they're much more friendly towards |
| from glass, plastic, wood and metal. You may also | | | | the environment due to the possibility of lasting |
| sell coherent and reusable piece at a local | | | | several hundred cycles instead of just one. For |
| architectural salvage yard. Visit for more | | | | battery recycling in Toronto, contact The Battery |
| information. | | | | Broker. |
| Electronics - CRT monitors, TV's and other | | | | Vehicles - Did you know that old cars, buses or |
| electronic waste can be partially reused when | | | | other vehicles can be recycled up to 80%? If it |
| recycled. Contact a company that will buy out | | | | isn't repairable anymore, call Carcone at their toll |
| these materials and simultanously wipe all your | | | | free number 1-800-263-2022 and schedule a |
| personal data that might be included for security | | | | pickup. Don't forget that you'll need documents of |
| reasons. In many cases this the company to call | | | | car ownership. If you know about an abandoned |
| is the manufacturer itself, but you may also call | | | | car, alert the local council first. |