where to donate baby car seats

What do I do with an expired car seat?

Recycle it Some city recycling programs or local recycling plants may accept used or expired car seats, but call to confirm before dropping yours off. If your seat is recyclable, you'll likely have to take off the seat cover and harness to make it easier for the plant to dismantle the plastic and metal pieces.Aug 10, 2021

What do I do with old car seats Ontario?

Through a partnership with Green Propeller Recycling, the only not-for-profit child car seat recycling facility in Ontario, old child car seats can now be dropped off at local Co-operators advisors' offices in many Ontario communities to be recycled.Mar 8, 2018

Can you donate car seats in Canada?

To attempt to donate or resale it in these circumstances could be illegal. In addition, depending on where you live, there may be additional requirements. For example in Canada, you cannot advertise, sell, or give away car seats or booster seats unless they meet current Transport Canada safety requirements.Jun 8, 2020

Where can I recycle car seats in BC?

To find out if there's a child car seat recycling program available through your municipality, call your city/town's waste management/engineering department. To find out if there's a recycling option in your area contact the Recycling Council of BC - 604- 732-9253 or 1-800-667-4321.

Can you sell used car seats in Ontario?

You cannot advertise, sell or give away car seats or booster seats unless they meet Transport Canada safety requirements. You may need to check with the manufacturer to see if your seat meets the technical requirements.Feb 4, 2021

Can you sell used car seats?

Used Car Seats – How to Borrow/Buy/Sell a Used Car Seat SAFELY. When in doubt, don't borrow, buy, or sell a used car seat – it's just not worth the risk. However, many used car seats are still safe – and can be sold/loaned out safely.

Are expired car seats illegal in Canada?

All car seats and booster seats sold in Canada have an expiry or useful life date. Using an expired car seat or booster seat is against the law and puts your child at risk.

Is it illegal to use an expired car seat in Canada?

Banned car seats include those that are expired, manufactured before 2012, or made outside the country, because they may not meet Canadian safety standards.Mar 14, 2016

Why you shouldn't use a used car seat?

Crash damage, expiry dates, and seat integrity Crash damage or expiry dates can compromise a car seat's integrity, sometimes in ways that aren't visible. If you're not personally familiar with a car seat's entire history, then you don't know with complete certainty whether it's been in a car during a crash.Jun 29, 2020

How do you recycle car seats in Vancouver?

Car seats are no longer accepted for recycling at the City's free reuse and recycling drop-off events. They can be recycled, for a fee, at the following events and locations: Pacific Mobile Depots (PMD) – occurs monthly at Lord Byng Secondary School and at Britannia Community Centre. Learn more.

Where can I recycle expired car seats in Vancouver?

Have an expired car seat or is your child too big for a car seat now? Don't put it in the trash! PMD Recycling Solutions in Vancouver recycles car seats for a fee, as does Queensborough Landing Return-It Depot (cash only, $10).

Where can I take expired car seats in Kelowna?

Kelowna BCAA Auto Service CentreResidents can drop off child car seats Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Kelowna BCAA Auto Service Centre at 1545 Keehn Road. Anyone looking to donate a car seat must fill out a registration form and show a copy of their confirmation email at the centre.Jul 6, 2021