Correct battery disposal is important to the safety of us all. Even if they appear ‘dead’, they can hold a small charge that could start a fire. This fire could start in your garbage can, on the garbage truck or vehicle, or in the landfill. We have partnered with Call2Recycle© to offer a number of locations where you can safely recycle your batteries.
Household batteries and automotive batteries can be returned to participating retail stores as well as some recycling depots and transfer stations.
Locations include:
Household batteries accepted include:
- Alkaline (AA, AAA, 9V),
- Rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion),
- Button cells,
- Carbon zinc,
- Lithium primary, and
- Small sealed lead acid batteries.
Automotive batteries accepted include lead acid batteries from passenger vehicles, boats, or RVs that weigh 5kg or more.
E-Mobility batteries are accepted at both the Vanway and Quinn St Transfer Stations.
There are also private recycling depot locations and retailers that offer battery recycling with Call2Recycle©.
For these locations and more information visit www.call2recycle.ca
When transporting your battery, please follow the advice of Transport Canada which requires terminal protection for the following battery types:
Primary
- Lithium
- Alkaline – over 12v
- Button / Coin Cell
Rechargeable
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
How to safely transport your batteries…
