Civic Recycling

Since 1995 we have been providing unique solutions for your unique problems and we can usually do it faster and more cost effective than anybody else in the biz.From our new location in Calgary, we sell to electrical contractors, wholesalers, the oil industry, manufacturing industry, industrial suppliers, the agricultural community and the general public. Whether you are looking for a brand new 15 amp residential circuit breaker or an obsolete 3000 amp molded case breaker, a box of teck connectors, a custom-built motor control centre or a complete service, we are here to help you!

From our new facility in Calgary, we sell to electrical contractors, wholesalers, the oil industry, manufacturing industry, industrial suppliers, the agricultural community and to the general public.Whether you are looking for a 15 amp residential breaker or a 3000 amp molded case breaker, a box of teck connectors, a custom-built motor control centre or a complete service, we can help you today!As one of the leading dealers of electrical equipment, we are confident that we have the solutions you need.Contact our sales staff to discuss your project and any special requirements that may be needed. They will work with you and stay in contact until your order has been completed.

Fluorescent Ballast Recycling

As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, recycling and to provide a full range of services within the electrical industry, Civic Recycling is now accepting NON-PCB fluorescent ballasts for recycling. We can provide your business Certificates of Recycling that can be used to support LEED or any other recycling programs within your business or industry. Whether you have a contract to remove 10,000 ballasts from an office tower or you are a home owner with 10, we can recycle them and there is no charge to you.

Generally speaking, fluorescent ballasts manufactured prior to 1979 may contain PCB’s. If you are unsure if your fluorescent ballasts contain PCB’s click here and you will be directed to a Government of Canada document that will provide you with part numbers from most major manufacturers to identify fluorescent ballasts that contain PCB’s.You are welcome to drop off a NON PCB ballast anytime during business hours for recycling. For large quantities of ballasts (100 or more) please call ahead so we are prepared to receive them. We also offer a pick-up service for ballasts provided they are secured for transport and not loose. These services are provided at a cost of $50.00 minimum/pick up within Calgary city limits. For fluorescent ballast disposal, think Civic!

Fluorescent Lamp Recycling

A standard fluorescent lamp contains approximately 23mg of toxic mercury. The mercury from one standard fluorescent lamp can contaminate 20,000 litres of water.Although many provinces, states, and countries around the world have banned used fluorescent tubes and CFL’s from landfills by classifying them as a hazardous waste, the Alberta Government has not done so yet. However, we provide an environmentally responsible fluorescent tube disposal alternative to the landfill. This ballast disposal method is both safe and cost effective.

Fluorescent Fixture Recycling

Fluorescent fixtures pose a unique recycling problem. Many landfills and metal recyclers do not accept complete fluorescent fixtures because of the mix of metals, the low-grade tin that makes up the fixture itself and the ballast that is affixed to the fixture.We’ve come up with a unique solution. We offer a recycling alternative to sending unwanted fluorescent fixtures to the landfill. Fixtures are stripped down and each component is separated into similar groups for recycling then sent to local metal recyclers for processing.