Every Day is Earth Day

Every Day is Earth Day at London Drugs

Whenever you make an electronics or small appliance purchase at London Drugs, we'll responsibly recycle your old item (no matter where you bought it!) and the packaging from your new purchase for FREE*. Simply bring your old item along with the packaging and receipt from your new item to any London Drugs store and we'll take care of the rest.

*The recycling fee normally charged for your older item must be equal to or greater than the recycling fee associated with your new purchase. See the Customer Service Counter at any London Drugs stores for qualifying items and recycling fees.


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Environmental Handling Fees

PHASE 2 – OBLIGATED AS OF JULY 1, 2010
OBLIGATED PRODUCTS PRODUCT DEFINITION ENVIRONMENTAL HANDLING FEE (EHF) PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO EHF PRODUCT NOT INCLUDED

Computer Scanners

Desktop or portable imaging equipment designed for use in conjunction with a personal computer or network system that converts hard copy data such as text, photos, etc., into an electronic file

Scanners: $6.50

  • Desktop or portable computer scanners
  • Business card scanners
  • Cheque scanners
  • Floor standing drum scanners
  • MRI equipment
  • Barcode scanners
  • Cables or other accessories

Personal / Portable Audio / Video Playback and/or Recording Systems

A portable device used primarily for personal use, that operates on battery power or is powered directly from the device it is connected to (i.e. computer), including:

  • Docking speakers
  • Compact/folding speakers
  • Portable stereos/ tape players/ radios
  • Personal CD players
  • Portable audio recorders
  • Headphones
  • Computer / phone and/or voice recorder microphones
  • MP3 players
  • Voice recorders
  • Analog and digital cameras and video cameras/ camcorders
  • Non-cellular enabled PDAs

Portable audio/video players supplied with accessory headphones in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF.

Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF.

Personal/Portable Audio/Video Playback and Recording Systems: $0.40

  • Portable AM/FM radios
  • Portable stereos
  • Portable tape players/recorders
  • Portable Disc (CD, DVD,Blu-ray, etc.) players/ recorders
  • MP3 players
  • Docking speakers
  • Portable cassette or digital audio/voice recorders
  • Headphones
  • Mini earphones and microphones
  • Headsets (wired and wireless, including Bluetooth)
  • Microphones for use with an obligated product
  • Digital and non-digital cameras
  • Digital photo keychains
  • Video cameras/ camcorders
  • Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) which are not enabled to connect to cellular networks
  • Single-use or one-time use cameras
  • Children's toy cameras
  • Discs (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, HDDVD, etc.)
  • Commercial, Professional or industrial video cameras and/or microphones
  • Industrial/commercial quality microphones used for musical recording, performances and/or public address
  • Cables or other accessories
  • Cellular-enabled PDAs
  • Industrial or commercial handheld or mobile computing devices
  • Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and components
  • Satellite radio receivers and components
  • E-readers / electronic Books
  • Electronic Dictionaries

Home Audio/ Video Playback and/or Recording Systems

Audio and video playback and/or recording systems (mini/mid/full size) or system components for residential use but may also be used for institutional, commercial or industrial applications, including:

Audio equipment:

  • Amplifiers
  • Receivers
  • Speakers
  • CD players (single and multi-disc units)
  • Radios
  • Turntables
  • Cassette and other tape players

Video equipment:

  • Data/multi-media projectors
  • VCRs
  • DVRs
  • PVRs
  • DVD players
  • Blu-ray players
  • Laser Disc players
  • Security cameras
  • Web cameras designed to connect to a computer system
  • Digital frames

Cable and Satellite TV Equipment

Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF.

Home Audio/Video Playback and Recording Systems/Components: $3.50

  • AM/FM Radios
  • Clock Radios
  • Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs)
  • Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
  • Personal Video Recorders (PVRs)
  • Disc players/ recorders (DVD, Blu-ray, etc.)
  • Laser Disc players/recorders
  • Cable & satellite receivers, set-top boxes.

Home stereo systems or components, including:

  • Amplifiers
  • Receivers
  • CD or tape decks
  • Turntables/record players
  • Home speaker systems such as 5.1 and 7.1 speaker packages supplied without amplifier or video player, including computer (multi-media) speakers
  • Other digital music recorders/players
  • Audio docking stations
  • Analog & digital video cameras for home security or other closed circuit home use
  • Computer web cams for home, institutional, commercial or industrial use
  • Video baby monitor and camera systems
  • Digital picture frames
  • Industrial/commercial quality amplifiers, speakers and related equipment used for musical recording, performances and/or public address
  • Video gaming equipment, including those that can also play DVDs, etc.
  • Satellite dishes
  • Cables or other accessories
  • Karaoke machines
  • Alarm clocks and wall clocks
  • Audio baby monitors and receivers
  • Intercoms

Home Theatre in a Box (htb) Systems

Audio and/or video equipment packaged as a complete system intended to provide an "in-home" theatre experience.

Home Theatre in a Box (HTB) Systems: $6.00

HTB audio and video equipment packaged as a complete unit, including: amplifiers, disc players, speakers, sub-woofers and all associated cables, etc.

 

Vehicle Audio & Video Systems

Aftermarket audio and video systems or system components intended to replace or supplement OEM factory-installed systems or system components.

Multiple speakers supplied in a single OEM package sold and under a single SKU are subject to one EHF.

(Aftermarket) Vehicle Audio & video Systems/Components: $2.75

Aftermarket vehicle audio & video components, including:

  • In-dash CD and/or cassette players
  • Amplifiers
  • Equalizers
  • Speakers
  • Video player systems
  • Factory-installed audio and video equipment developed for imbedded use in motor vehicles of any type (includes marine-craft radios and intercom systems)
  • Navigation systems (e.g. GPS receivers and components)
  • Satellite radio receivers and components
  • Back-up camera systems
  • Related cables or other accessories

non-Cellular Telephones &
Answering Machines

A telecommunication device with a handset or multiple handsets that is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly speech).

A device that is designed to record sound from incoming calls over a telephone line or VOIP line.

Accessory handsets packaged with a telephone in a single OEM package under a single SKU are subject to one EHF.

Does not include fax machines as they are included in the Phase 1 Printers category.

Non-cellular telephones and answering machines: $0.85

  • Telephones (corded and cordless, VoIP, satellite phones)
  • Telephone line answering machines (cassette and digital)
  • Telecommunications equipment developed for imbedded use in motor vehicles of any type
  • "Two-way" radios
  • Commercial-grade "pay phones"
  • Audio baby monitors and receivers

 

NOTE:
There are two instances where multiple obligated products may be packaged by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in a single physical package carrying a single SKU (stock-keeping unit) and be subject to one EHF for the entire package of products:

  1. Where the product definition above specifically includes multiple obligated products, or
  2. Where a product is comprised of different functional components that are sometimes sold separately, but in this case are integrated into a single operating unit. In this instance the integrated product carries the single highest EHF. Examples include:

Phase I

  • All-in-One computer system (desktop CPU with integrated display device)
  • Display device with integrated video player (DVD, VCR, Blu-ray, etc.)
  • Printer / Scanner / Fax (all-in-ones)

Phase II

  • Multiple drive players integrated into a single device – e.g. DVD & VCR player
  • Fax machine with a corded telephone handset
  • Telephone with built-in answering machine

The list of Product Definitions and Clarifications may be revised periodically by the Program.

 

 

Look for the "What's The Green Deal?" signs throughout our stores for information on some of the environmental benefits of our products and tips on shopping a little greener.