The Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program is proud to partner with The Home Depot to make battery recycling safe and convenient.
As one of Canada’s most trusted home improvement retailers, The Home Depot is helping customers across Canada take simple steps to protect the environment and reduce waste.
In 2024, The Home Depot was recognized with the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! Leaders in Sustainability Award for their outstanding environmental stewardship and dedication to making battery recycling accessible nationwide.
What Batteries Can You Recycle Here?
You can recycle single-use and rechargeable household batteries weighing 5 kilograms or less, including:
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
- Lithium Primary
- Alkaline batteries (like AA, AAA, 9V, etc.)
What Batteries Are Not Accepted Here?
Please do NOT deposit any of the following batteries in the box.
- Damaged or defective lithium batteries
- Wet cell batteries (e.g., car batteries)
❗Please contact your local municipality for safe disposal options for batteries that are not accepted here.
How to Recycle Your Batteries
To recycle your batteries here, simply follow these instructions:
1. Confirm that the batteries are accepted by the program (see above).
❗Safety tip: Damaged, defective, or recalled (DDR) batteries should NEVER go in a collection box. Contact your local municipality for safe disposal instructions.
2. Protect the terminals of any lithium, rechargeable, coin cell and alkaline batteries over 9V, using one of these two methods:
Option 1: Tape terminals
Cover the terminals with electrical tape. Make sure not to cover the brand name or chemistry on the label.
Option 2: Bag and seal
Place each battery in a clear, sealable / zipped bag.
3. Drop them into the box!
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.
