How to extend the life of small kitchen appliances
Examples of small kitchen appliances
- Coffee and espresso makers (includes drip and pod machines)
- Toasters, air fryers and toaster ovens
- Electric hand mixers and stand mixers
- Rice cookers, egg cookers, bread makers and kettles
- Slow cookers and pressure cookers (e.g. Instant Pot)
- Food processors, choppers and blenders
- Coffee grinders, spice grinders, electric salt and pepper mills
- Electric jar openers and can openers
- Hot plates, griddles, induction cookers, portable stoves
- Panini press and sandwich makers
- Popcorn makers
- Deep fryers (remove oil)
- Chocolate fountains
- Ice cream and gelato makers
- Pasta makers and meat grinders
- Chocolate fountains
- Food bag openers and sealers
How to dispose
There are two ways to dispose of small kitchen appliances depending on whether they are usable or broken.
Usable appliances
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Extend the life of this item by reusing, selling, or donating
Reuse working small kitchen applicances by:
- Giving to family and friends
- Posting on online websites like Facebook Marketplace
Donate usable small kitchen appliances to local charities. Contact your preferred charity to confirm what type of donations they are accepting. Options include:
Old and broken appliances
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Take to an electronics recycling drop-off
Take old and broken appliances for free to an electronics recycling drop-off. You can also take these items to a City Eco Centre for free – if you bring with other garbage, charges will apply.
- For full details, see Electronics Recycling program.
- This is for countertop heating appliances that have a power cord or runs on a battery/charger.
Special instructions
- Remove all food residue and cooking oil from appliance before taking to a drop-off location.
- Do NOT put electronics in your blue cart as these items can damage the equipment at the recycling facility.