Keep Batteries out of Curbside Recycling

Batteries should NEVER be placed into the trash or your curbside recycling, as they can be damaged in trucks, and potentially cause fires, endangering staff at recycling facilities.

BC Program Plan Consultation

Call2Recycle, which operates the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program has submitted its 2025–2029 British Columbia Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan for Batteries on February 27, 2026, in accordance with Part 2, Section 6 of British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation. Following the five consultation meetings held earlier in 2026, Call2Recycle will be hosting a ...

Empowering New Brunswick Students to Take Action Through Battery Recycling

Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! and The Gaia Project are bringing battery recycling education into New Brunswick classrooms, helping students understand how everyday actions can contribute to a more sustainable future.

Earth Rangers’ Teen Battery Blitz Mission Brings Neighbours and Schools Together

Recycle Your Batteries for Circular Economy Month

October is Circular Economy Month! This month invites us to rethink how we use and re-use materials, with a focus on reducing waste, conserving resources, and supporting Canada’s transition to a circular economy.

Summer Battery Drop-off Events Coming to New Brunswick!

Hey New Brunswick! Summer is here, and the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! team is hitting the road. We are hosting three special battery drop-off events across the province, with help from our valued partners in Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John to help you power up your recycling routine this summer.

Celebrating the Winners of our 2026 Earth Month Contest

April was Earth Month, and over 16,000 Canadians helped us celebrate by participating in our Earth Month Contest. From April 1 to 30, Canadians tested their battery recycling knowledge, through an interactive quiz, for a chance to win cash prizes.

Keep Batteries out of the Trash and Recycling Bins

Batteries should NEVER be placed in the trash or regular recycling bins, as they can become damaged and cause fires at waste processing facilities.

A family dropping off their used batteries in a Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! Smart Container

DROP OFF: The Final Step of Safe Battery Recycling

It’s important not to store used batteries in your home for too long, where they can become corroded. Whether you use a lot of batteries or just a few, we recommend dropping them off at least every three months to prevent corrosion and battery leakage.

poster 10th edition ENJEU's battery recycling contest

Celebrating 10 Years of Battery Recycling Across Quebec as Part of the Concours de Recyclage des Piles

The 2025-2026 edition of the Battery Recycling Contest “le Concours de recyclage des piles” officially came to an end, marking an important milestone for the program: 10 years of environmental engagement across Quebec schools.