About Us

About Us

Call2Recycle Canada

Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization—in accordance with the Canadian Not-For Profit Corporations Act and the BC Societies Act.—founded in 1997 to protect and preserve the environment with diversified battery recycling programs for household, e-mobility, and electric vehicle batteries.

The organization operates recycling programs for battery producers, retailers, municipalities and more across the country. From processing standards, collection, and reporting to environmental compliance, close to 400 members help bring our programs to life.

Over 90 percent of people in Canada reside within a 15-kilometer radius of a Call2Recycle drop-off site (more than 15,000 locations), which makes battery recycling convenient and easy. Since inception, Call2Recycle programs have recycled over 60 million kilograms of batteries, keeping them out of local landfills and recovering the valuable materials that can be used to create new products.

Call2Recycle meets the highest standards of responsible recycling.

Mission

Leading the charge for recycling™

As Canada’s trusted leader in battery and related products recycling, Call2Recycle powers the circular economy by uniting Members, partners, and communities. Through a steadfast commitment to safety and efficiency, we transform end-of-life batteries into new products that drive a cleaner, brighter future.

Why Call2Recycle Canada?

Regulatory compliance, simplified 

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are expanding across Canada, placing increasing responsibility on producers to manage products at the end of life. Call2Recycle Canada helps organizations stay ahead of these requirements. 

We manage the full lifecycle of battery compliance on behalf of more than 400 Members nationwide, from collection and transportation to processing and reporting. Our deep expertise ensures alignment with provincial and territorial regulations while actively supporting harmonization across jurisdictions. 

With Call2Recycle, Members can confidently meet their obligations while reducing administrative burden and regulatory risk. 

Efficient, transparent program management 

Call2Recycle is committed to delivering a cost-effective and transparent program that maximizes value for Members and partners. 

Our national network enables economies of scale, helping to optimize costs across provinces and territories. We continuously evaluate and improve program performance, with regular reporting on operations and financials to ensure accountability and clarity. 

The result is a high-performing, efficient program that evolves with our Members’ needs and the regulatory landscape. 

Call2Recycle Canada Board of Directors in Canada

David Collie

Chair, Board of Directors
Chair, Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Independent Director

Joe Borsellino

Chateau Manis Electronics Inc.
Member Director

Annalise Czerny

Independent Director

Peter Daley

Dollarama Inc.
Finance Committee
Member Director

Tammy Giroux

General Motors Canada
Independent Director

Marc Guitor

Panasonic Canada Inc.
Member Director

Raman Johal

London Drugs Ltd.
Member Director

Kevin Rejent

Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Member Director

Paul Nielsen

Live to Play Sports
Member Director

James McPhedran

Independent Director

Alan Moyer

Chair, Finance Committee
Executive Committee
Independent Director

Alma Obeid

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC)
Member Director

Tim Reuss

Canadian Automobile Dealers Association
Independent Director

Harriet Velazquez

Velazquez Consulting Inc.
Chair, Governance Committee
Executive Committee
Independent Director

Brian Temins

Board Secretary
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Annual Reports

Current and past Call2Recycle Annual Reports

Call2Recycle Canada’s annual reports outline the operations and activities the organization has undertaken each year to fulfill and achieve its mandates. They include an updated overview of the program, new and potential recycling initiatives, collection numbers, a member list, and a statement of the organization’s financial position for the year.

2024 Annual Report

A SECOND CONSECUTIVE RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR CALL2RECYCLE

Canadians recycled 6.8 million kg of used batteries in 2024, a significant 17% increase over 2023, marking an incredible record in Call2Recycle’s history. This milestone helped the organisation surpass a remarkable 50 million kilograms of batteries collected since its inception in 1997.

Call2Recycle also successfully launched Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!, a new national awareness program led by Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair. The organization reached 15,000 battery collection sites across Canada, and launched a new program for household batteries in Nova Scotia, while securing the approval for its dedicated e-transport battery program in British Columbia.

To support this growth, Call2Recycle introduced North America’s first Smart Battery Containers and scaled its transport, sorting, and processing partner network to substantially increase the program’s efficiencies while reducing costs and supporting the Canadian economy.

Past annual reports

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Careers

Build a career with purpose at Call2Recycle

At Call2Recycle, we’re more than a recycling programwe’re a team driven by a shared purpose: building a cleaner, more sustainable future. That purpose shows up in everything we do, and it’s powered by people who care deeply about making a real impact. 

We foster a culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and respect. Every employee brings unique talents and perspectives, and every contribution matters. With a flat organizational structure and an open-door approach, ideas flow freely, and individuals are empowered to take initiative, grow, and shape the future of our organization. 

Grow with us

We believe that meaningful work and professional growth go hand in hand. That’s why we invest in our people, providing opportunities to stretch beyond comfort zones, take on impactful projects, and build new skills. 

From development seminars and e-learning to educational support, we give our employees the tools they need to succeed. Our close-knit teams and accessible leadership create natural opportunities for mentorship, collaboration, and involvement in high-impact initiatives. 

Many of our team members grow their careers right here at Call2Recycle, taking on new challenges and advancing within the organization as opportunities arise. 

Stay connected

We may not always have open roles posted, but we’re always looking for passionate, purpose-driven people to join our journey. 

Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on career opportunities, company news, and what it’s like to be part of the Call2Recycle team.