More electronic devices, including video gaming equipment and counter top microwave ovens, will soon fall under provincial recycling regulations. Changes to the Environmental Protection Act were proclaimed on March 23 and will come into effect Aug. 1. They include external storage drives, electronic readers, video gaming equipment, GPS equipment, microwave ovens and larger floor standing printers or copiers. Drop off centresResidents will be required to drop off the items at Waste Watch drop off centres. Hughes said the Department of Environment consulted with other provinces and with Island Waste Management Corporation when deciding what should be added.

Source: CBC News March 31, 2019 17:48 UTC