Protect your home and environment by recycling e-mobility batteries safely!
E-mobility devices such as electric bicycles (e-bikes) and scooters (e-scooters) are becoming increasingly popular, but at the end of their life, their batteries need to be disposed of properly.
These high-capacity lithium-ion batteries have high energy density that gives them a long lifespan and making them ideal for demanding applications.
However, if they get overheated, damaged or improperly handled, it can lead to a chemical reaction called thermal runaway, potentially leading to a fire.
That’s why e-mobility batteries should NEVER be placed into the trash or your regular recycling bin.
Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! makes it easy to safely and responsibly recycle e-mobility batteries.
Accepted batteries
We accept lithium-ion batteries from a wide range of personal electric transportation devices, including:
- Electric bicycles
- Electric scooters
- Electric skateboards
- Electric hoverboards
Select drop-off locations
E-mobility batteries cannot be placed into standard Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! collection boxes or Smart Containers. They must be taken to collection points, equipped with specialized collection boxes. You can find them at many e-bike retailers, sports stores and municipal waste facilities.
Use our locator tool and select “e-mobility batteries” under the search filter to find a location near you.
Recycle your entire e-bike (BC & QC only)
Is your e-bike at the end of its life? In British Columbia and Quebec, you can recycle your entire e-bike.
British Columbia
In British Columbia, e-bikes from select brands can be picked up by request through our BC E-Transport Recycling program.
Quebec
Residents in Quebec can bring their entire e-bike or other e-mobility device directly to local Ecocentres for proper handling and recycling, through our Battery-Powered Products Recycling program.
E-Mobility battery safety tips
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for charging, storing and handling your e-mobility battery.
- Only use the original equipment manufacturer’s charger to charge your e-mobility battery.
- Charge your e-mobility battery plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use charging strips or extension cords.
- Never charge an e-mobility battery unattended or overnight. Never leave it plugged in when it is not charging.
- Avoid charging or storing your e-mobility battery in extreme temperatures.
- Handle your e-mobility battery with care – do not drop or submerge in water.
- Do not modify or attempt to repair your e-mobility battery.