A spent or depleted rechargeable battery that is ready to be recycled may still contain a residual charge. Certain precautions MUST BE taken in order to protect battery terminals during storage and shipping.
Call2Recycle® requires that rechargeable batteries and cell phones are packaged according to the following guidelines:
- IMPORTANT: Each battery* terminal must be individually protected. Place each rechargeable battery, or cell phone with battery, into a separate plastic bag. Remove plastic strip from top of bag, fold flap down and seal. REMEMBER: ONE rechargeable battery, or ONE cell phone with battery, per bag.
- If plastic bags are unavailable, cover battery terminals with tape (electrical, duct, or masking), or contact Call2Recycle toll-free at (Canada) 1-888-224-9764 for additional bags.
- These precautions will prevent contact between terminals or other metal surfaces during storage and shipping.
* In the provinces of BC and Ontario only, Call2Recycle accepts the following all-household battery chemistries (under 11lbs/5kg each):
- Alkaline (AA, AAA, 9V, etc...)
- Lithium Primary
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
- Cell Phones (and their batteries) - regardless of their size, make,
model or age
All other provinces & territories, Call2Recycle accepts the following rechargeable battery chemistries:
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb) - under 11lbs/ 5kg each
- Cell Phones (and their batteries) - regardless of their size, make, model or age
Call2Recycle DOES NOT ACCEPT the following types of batteries:
- Wet Cell
- Small Sealed Lead Acid weighing more than 11 lbs/5kg each
IMPORTANT: Call2Recycle shipping policy requires that the following battery chemistries must be individually bagged (or terminals taped):
- Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
- Lithium Primary (acceptable battery chemistry only in the provinces of Ontario & BC)
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (up to 11 lbs/5kg each)
Each individual battery must be placed into a separate bag (or terminals taped) to ensure safe storage and shipping.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REQUIREMENTS AND CALL2RECYCLE SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS MAY LEAD TO A DISRUPTION IN RECYCLING SERVICES.
CONTAINERS
Containers should be stored in a cool, dry location away from flammable materials and heat sources. The following three (3) storage container types serve as appropriate shipping containers. Mark each container with the accumulation start date and ship within one year.
(1) Call2Recycle Boxes
Participants can request collection boxes from Call2Recycle at no cost. Each kit contains pre-paid, pre-addressed collection boxes that come pre-assembled and includes plastic bags. Each box should not exceed 50 lbs/23 kg.
(2) Non-Call2Recycle Boxes
Rechargeable batteries and cell phones should be packed in strong outer packaging or UN specification packaging. Mark the packages with "Universal Waste Batteries" or "Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for Recycling." If shipping sealed lead acid batteries, also mark the package with the word "NONSPILLABLE." Recommended maximum weight for each box is 50 lbs/23 kg.
Please contact Call2Recycle at 888-224-9767 or email tbiljan@call2recycle.ca to discuss any bulk shipment prior to shipping.
(3) Drums/Palletized Shipments
Batteries should be sorted by chemistry. Rechargeable batteries and/or cell phones may be packed in UN specification drums or non-specifications drums, such as vented, non-metal or lined steel drums (or equivalent). Drums should be banded or shrink-wrapped to pallets for handling by forklifts. Mark drums "Universal Waste Batteries" or "Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for Recycling." If shipping sealed lead acid batteries also mark the drums with the word "NONSPILLABLE." Drums containing lithium ion batteries should not exceed 30 kg (66 pounds). (See additional requirements for shipping drums or other packagings that contain lithium ion batteries and exceed 30 kg.)
NON-CALL2RECYCLE CONTAINERS
All freight must travel via ground shipment and must include a shipping document or Bill of Lading. (Call2Recycle collection boxes do not require a Bill of Lading).
The shipping documents must include:
- Call2Recycle Site ID Number* (If you cannot locate your site ID, please call 1-888-224-9764)
- "Call2Recycle S/O #107247"
- Shipper name, address, contact person and phone number.
- Address of Call2Recycle recycling facility (Contact Call2Recycle for more info)
- The weight of the shipment and # of containers
- Mark "Universal Waste Batteries" or "Used Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones for Recycling" and if shipping sealed lead acid add "NONSPILLABLE" on the containers and shipping documents.
PLEASE NOTE: If the shipping documents are not properly completed, your shipment may be rejected, in which Call2Recycle's consolidation facilities may return the shipment to you at your expense. Additionally, Call2Recycle will not accept "Collect" shipments.
Please contact Call2Recycle at 888-224-9767 or email
tbiljan@call2recycle.ca to discuss any bulk shipment prior to shipping.
