10/06/2026
Got an old phone or tablet lying around? Here's how to get rid of it safely.
🚒 It's Fire Prevention Week, and this year's theme is safe charging, which is all about the lithium-ion batteries in our phones, tablets and laptops. Those same batteries are why old devices don't belong in the garbage or recycling cart. If they get crushed, they can start a fire.
🔋 Before you drop them off, tape the ends of any loose batteries. Swollen or damaged ones are handled a little differently, so call your local depot first and they'll help you sort it out.
📍 Where to bring them:
Saskatchewan: any SARCAN depot
https://sarcan.ca/how-to-sarcan/hours-and-locations/hours-location/
Alberta: find your closest depot
https://www.albertarecycling.ca/depot-finder/
From all of us at CommAlert.