Nova Scotians are proving to be some of the best recyclers in the country.

Per capita, people in Nova Scotia recycle more TVs, computers and other electronics than almost anyone else, according to the Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA), an industry-led not-for-profit group that handles most electronic recycling in Canada.

The EPRA says approximately 5,000 tonnes of electronics were recycled in Nova Scotia last year. That's about five kilograms per person.

In comparison, Quebec produces about 10,000 tonnes of electronic waste, but recycling amounts to about 1.3 kilograms per person.

"I think people in [Nova Scotia] are fairly tuned into recycling and, you know, understand the benefits of recycling," said Gerard MacLellan, executive director of EPRA in Atlantic Canada.

"When you have a population that's fairly well educated in recycling I think ... running these programs becomes a lot easier."

Shawn Young isn't surprised to hear Nova Scotians are good at recycling. He's with the Atlantic Coastal Action Program (ACAP).

Young says some years, the ACAP takes in up to 500 used computers, which are then cleaned and given away or sold for a small fee.

"I just hope people keep doing what they're doing," he said. "We're certainly seeing an increase every year and people wanting what we have to offer.

"So keep it up, Nova Scotia!"