Prince Edward Islanders can now recycle more of their unwanted gear instead of sending it to the landfill.
The new items accepted as of Oct. 1 include personal devices such as smartwatches and virtual-reality headsets, small electric vehicles such as e-bikes and e-scooters, and exercise equipment with electronic components.
“When we recycle our products, like … treadmills and Fitbits and e-bikes, it helps to keep our landfills from filling so quickly,” Charlottetown-Belvedere MLA Susie Dillon said at a launch event for the expanded program.
“It’s so important on an island that doesn’t have a lot of land.”
For years, P.E.I. has been able to accept for recycling such electronic devices as TVs and computers. In recent years, the list of where those items can be dropped off has expanded …