Curbside battery collection runs November 10 to 13, 2025

Why is recycling batteries so important? 

• Batteries are considered hazardous waste. When they end up in our landfills and begin to rot, they emit chemicals that may leak into the ground. This harms the environment, including nearby animals, through the soil and water pollution it creates. 

• Materials found in batteries can be recycled into many different things. For example, most batteries are 25% steel, which is 100% recyclable. 

• Recycling batteries is free and helps keep unwanted items from entering our landfill sites. Each and every single item being diverted from our landfills helps further extend the life of our sites. 

How do I properly recycle batteries? 

• Put used or unwanted, single-use dry cell batteries inside a clear resealable bag (Ziploc or similar). Please cover 9V battery terminals with masking tape and cover both sides of button batteries with tape. 

• Place the sealed bag beside your waste on your regular collection day during the week of November 10 to November 13. 

• Do not place any loose batteries in your recycling box. 

Acceptable batteries include: A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, lantern batteries. 

Unacceptable batteries include: rechargeable batteries (ex. laptop and cellphone batteries), automotive batteries and industrial batteries; These types of batteries can be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste depots for disposal at the Lindsay Ops and Fenelon landfills. 

The municipality does curbside battery pick-up twice a year. However, you can recycle batteries anytime at many different locations across the municipality. For more information about our residential waste collection, visit the Diversion Programs and Events page on our website. 

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