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Jul 4, 2011 ESABC announces new Program Director
The Electronics Stewardship Association of BC (ESABC) has announced that Craig Wisehart is the new Program Director
Jun 28, 2010 ESABC Recycling Program Announces Major Product Expansion
The Electronics Stewardship Association of BC (ESABC) has announced its expanded list of electronic product categories that it will now accept for recycling at Return-Itâ„¢ Electronics depots throughout the Province.
Jul 27, 2009 ESABC News Release
ESABC announces new Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for Phase I products. Overall, there are signficant decreases of between 20% and 75% in almost all of the EHFs charged on products currently accepted by the ESABC Program.
Mar 6, 2009 Letter to the Editor of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer
ESABC is committed to providing electronics recycling services to all BC residents, including those in smaller BC communities.
Oct 28, 2008 ESABC Reply to CBC News Feature "E-waste Dumping Ground"
ESABC responds to CBC National News featuring the dangers associated with shipment of electronics to non-OECD countries.
Jun 1, 2008 ESABC Program Awareness & Impact
A 2007/2008 research study conducted by Ipsos Reid analyzing people's awareness of the Electronics Recycling Program and the impact the program has on the consumers.
Jul 24, 2007 Letter from Ministry of Environment to all Producers
Re: Recycling Regulation Compliance Deadline for Electronics Producers
Jul 7, 2007 Letter to the Editor of Richmond Review
In response to your recent story and editorial on the recycling of electronic waste we would like to correct a number of factual errors which may cause confusion for the public.
May 31, 2007 Return-It Electronics News Release
Approved Electronics Recycling Program to Launch in B.C.
May 30, 2007 Return-It Electronics FACT Sheet
According to a recent Ipsos Reid survey of 800 randomly selected B.C. residents, the following information was found with regard to the awareness of recycling options for obsolete electronics.