Unwanted items can often be given away through the Freecycle Network

This listing is a summary of locations that take used computers, electronics, cell phones and batteries, for reuse or recycling -- see each link for further details and contact information 
 
Donating reusable equipment:

• Halton Waste Management Site -- Halton residents can drop off TVs, stereos and computers that are in good condition and fit for resale at the Reuse Depot, located within the Halton Waste Management site
• ReBOOT Canada -- a registered charity that refurbishes donated computer equipment to provide non-profits, charities, and individuals, with access to subsidized technology, software, and training
• Renewed Computer Technology -- non-profit, charitable organization that collects and refurbishes donated computer equipment for distribution to schools, non-profit organizations, and low-income individuals

Recycling unusable equipment:

• Halton Region Special Waste Drop-off Days
• Salvation Army Kerr Street Thrift Store
• Recycle My Electronics

Battery and cell phone collection sites:

• Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road
• Glen Abbey Community Centre, 1415 Third Line
• Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, 1051 Glenashton Drive
• Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road
• Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, 3070 Neyagawa Boulevard
• Oakville Public Library Central Branch, 120 Navy Street
• Staples Business Depot, 320 North Service Road West
• Staples Business Depot, 2460 Winston Churchill Boulevard
• Home Depot, 99 Cross Avenue 
• Home Depot, 3300 South Service Road West
• Home Depot, 2555 Bristol Circle
• Organic Garage, 579 Kerr Street