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[-] Chobbes@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

I’m originally from Canada. This might be something that’s gotten better, at least for batteries and CFLs, but I think large electronics like TVs are still supposed to be taken to the eco centre with a fee. I could just be misinformed though.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

In the US TV sets can be dropped off for free at best buy

[-] Chobbes@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Oh, cool. I don’t shop at Best Buy or Home Depot or Lowes because they’re all out of the way and I don’t drive, so I don’t really know about these stores. That’s good to know, though.

[-] noodle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 months ago

I love that we have those helpful conversation here on Lemmy!

[-] Chobbes@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Yeah! I still wish we had these returns at grocery stores. I’m sure some do it, but I don’t think the ones near me do :(.

[-] andrewta@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Honest question : why would anyone need or want to drop off electronics, paint, light bulbs, or batteries at a grocery store? Why not drop it off at an appropriate type place? Example the hardware store will take light bulbs.

[-] Chobbes@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Oh, plenty of grocery stores sell these things, so it would be nice to be able to return them at the same place. This matters especially for people who don’t drive because the dedicated place may be difficult to get to by transit, but it also might just be out of the way for most people which means they’re kind of encouraged to be lazy and just throw it out in the regular trash.

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this post was submitted on 28 Dec 2023
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