Call2Recycle Canada > Recycling Your Rechargeable Batteries and Cell Phones

Why Join?

The Call2Recycle^® program offers retailers, communities, public agencies, and businesses a unique opportunity to help preserve the environment, project a pro-active image, and foster business through increased sales or traffic.

Call2Recycle provides all collection containers and collateral materials, and pays all shipping and recycling costs. Call2Recycle also can supply participants with detailed collection reports, as well as Certificates of Recycling. The transport and recycling of used rechargeable batteries and cell phones are in full compliance with the Canadian Ministry of Transportation.

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.

The benefits of being a rechargeable battery and cell phone collection site:

Project a green image - Joining our program demonstrates your commitment to preserving the environment.

Increase sales - Customers dropping off used batteries and cell phones often shop for replacements.

Increased interaction - Increases face-to-face interaction with customers.

Establish warranty control - Collecting used batteries and cell phones may deter customers from wanting a refund on a used battery.

Enjoy free promotion - Your store will be listed on our web site and toll free consumer helpline 1-877-2-RECYCLE informing the public where to drop off their used rechargeable batteries and cell phones.

Conserve natural resources - Primary components of rechargeable batteries can be reclaimed to make new products - stainless steel products and new rechargeable batteries. Cell phones are refurbished and resold when possible. Portions of the proceeds received from resale will benefit select charities.

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