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A free turnkey pickup service for end-of-life cooling appliances Montréal, May 5, 2026 – Getting rid of an old fridge or freezer that’s been sitting around has never been easier—and what better way than to recycle it! Following a successful launch in Montréal and Laval last spring, GoRecycle is expanding…

Montréal, March 25, 2026 – For the second year in a row, GoRecycle is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 GoRecycle Awards. This year, 13 winning organizations across seven categories stood out for their outstanding performance in the sector. Three categories—Major Retailers, Independent Retailers, and Municipal Partners—feature three…

Montreal, September 8, 2025 –Following a successful initial rollout last June, GoRecycle announced today the official launch of its doorstep pickup service in Laval and on the Island of Montréal. A first of its kind in Quebec, this initiative, offered free of charge, makes it easy for residents to responsibly…

Montreal, August 4 – Despite growing environmental concerns, three out of four Quebecers have never purchased a used refrigeration appliance. To address this situation, GoRecycle has developed GoRéemploi, an initiative that both reuse while standardizing practices: our goal is to give refrigeration and air conditioning appliances a second life. GoRecycle…

GoRecycle Awards: A Seal of Credibility Montreal, April 15, 2025 – GoRecycle is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural GoRecycle Award 2025. Awarded every year, this distinction recognizes the outstanding commitment of independent retailers, home collection service providers, municipal partners, and reuse organizations working with GoRecycle. It honours…

Montréal, March 10, 2025 – With the end of the financial support program aimed at fostering investments in the responsible management of end-of-life household appliances, GoRecycle is sounding the alarm on the consequences of this decision by the Quebec government. The move is expected to have significant ripple effects on…

Montreal, June 12, 2024 – As thousands of Quebecers prepare for moving day on July 1st, an environmental issue emerges: the frequent abandonment of refrigeration and air-conditioning appliances on our sidewalks. This behaviour raises environmental concerns that require immediate attention. Improper treatment and recycling of these appliances contribute to the…

Montreal, May 14, 2024 – GoRecycle, the organization recognized by RECYC-QUEBEC for responsible recycling of household cooling appliances, marks a turning point in its environmental commitment with the official launch of GoRéemploi. This initiative, the first of its kind in Canada, aims to give a second life to cooling appliances,…

GoRecycle is pleased to announce the launch of its partner onboarding phase for the upcoming Quebec-wide appliance reuse program, scheduled for release next spring. This initiative aligns with the goals of Quebec Waste Reduction Week 2023, which promotes the environmental benefits of reusing household appliances while encouraging responsible consumption and…

The organization calls for collective awareness! Montreal, April 26, 2023 – Now in its second year of existence, GoRecycle encourages citizens to take one of the biggest measures in the fight against climate change: recycle their cooling and air-conditioning appliances properly and responsibly by adopting GoRecycle’s solutions. A Necessary Social…

Recycling of household appliances Montréal, June 15, 2022— Upon reading the final version of the Regulation to amend the Regulation respecting the recovery and reclamation of products by enterprises, GoRecycle reiterates its support for the government’s objective of ensuring the optimal management of residual materials and reducing greenhouse gas emissions….

On average, a poorly recycled refrigeration appliance generates one ton of greenhouse gases MONTRÉAL, May 16, 2022 – GoRecycle has been in operation for the last year and is now ready to announce its official launch. The non-profit organization represents some 150 retailers and manufacturers who have joined forces to ensure…