The Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program is proud to partner with The Home Depot to ensure the safe and responsible recycling of used batteries, helping to protect the environment and conserve valuable resources. Through this collaboration, The Home Depot has demonstrated a strong commitment to sustainability by providing convenient battery recycling solutions for customers nationwide.
In recognition of its outstanding contributions to environmental stewardship, The Home Depot received the prestigious Leaders in Sustainability award in 2024. This achievement highlights the company’s dedication to reducing waste and promoting a greener future, reinforcing the shared mission of both organizations to make battery recycling easy, accessible, and impactful.
Frequently Asked Questions
‘Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!’ is a battery collection and recycling program run by Call2Recycle Canada, Inc., a not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 to protect and preserve the environment.
The Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program accepts household batteries, including single-use and rechargeable batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each), as well as e-mobility batteries used to power devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters. Learn more here.
You can recycle your used batteries at any The Home Depot Canada store. Use our locator to find the one closest to you. Simply drop them off in the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! collection boxes or cylinders, conveniently located at the returns or customer service desks.
All collected batteries are shipped to sorters, before being sent to qualified recycling facilities where valuable materials like nickel, lithium, and cobalt are recovered. These materials are then used in the manufacturing of new products, including new batteries and stainless steel products, such as bicycles or golf clubs. Learn more here.
By properly recycling household batteries, Canadians can keep harmful materials out of landfills, prevent battery-related fires, and ensure valuable metals are reclaimed for reuse, reducing the need for mining virgin materials.
