Return-It Electronics
Search for a designated electronics collection site in British Columbia. Accepted end-of-life electronics can be dropped off without charge at participating locations.
Search Return-It locationsA Greater Victoria community project, 2018–2026
eTrashToCash pickups are paused
After recovering more than 73,195 pounds of computers and electronics, I’ve semi-retired the project. I’m not scheduling pickups, accepting drop-offs or paying for electronics at this time.
Project status updated: August 6, 2026
What the community made possible
Eight years of keeping useful technology in circulation
73,195+
pounds recovered
2018–2026
years active
Greater Victoria
community served
A personal thank you
I started eTrashToCash in 2018 as a practical way to give old computers and electronics another chance. Some working equipment could be donated or rehomed. Other items could be sold to support local causes, while older equipment could be sent through proper recycling channels instead of being thrown away.
The project grew because people across Greater Victoria opened their homes, offices and storage rooms to it. Some had one old laptop. Others had rooms full of computers from an office move. Every pickup helped build the total and led to more equipment reaching local families and organizations.
After eight busy years, I’ve decided to step back and semi-retire the project. I’m proud of what we accomplished together and grateful to every person, business and organization that trusted me with their old technology.
I may return to pickups in some form in the future, but I don’t have a restart date and I’m not keeping a waiting list. For now, the official recycling links below are the best place to begin.
Thank you,
Don St Germain
Creator of eTrashToCash
Where to take electronics now
Current recycling options for Greater Victoria
Depot locations, hours and accepted items can change. Check the official website before leaving home, especially for large items or business quantities.
CRD What Goes Where
Search by item to find reuse, recycling and disposal choices in the Capital Region. This is helpful when you’re not sure which program accepts something.
Search the CRD toolRecycle My Electronics
View authorized electronics recycling options in and around Victoria, along with information about the kinds of products covered by the program.
View Victoria optionsA few project memories
Computers and funds shared with local organizations
In the media
The project was mentioned in CTV News coverage of computer donations supporting Bridges for Women Society during the pandemic.
Read the CTV News storyBefore you get in touch
Common questions
Can I book a pickup?
No. Pickups are paused and I’m not accepting pickup requests by phone, email or social media.
Can I drop computers or electronics off?
No. There is no eTrashToCash drop-off location and I’m not accepting items at this time.
Do you still pay for electronics?
No. The former payment program ended when pickups were paused.
Will eTrashToCash start again?
Possibly, but there is no planned date. This page will be updated if the project returns in some form.
Where should I take old electronics now?
Start with the Return-It Electronics location finder or the CRD What Goes Where tool above. Confirm accepted items and hours with the location before visiting.
Another community project
Clothes To Grow
Clothes To Grow collected children’s clothing for local families and organizations before it was semi-retired in March 2026. Its website remains online as a record of what the community accomplished.
Visit ClothesToGrow.com