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The City of North Bay (ON) has recently been celebrated in the media as a leader in household battery recycling. The city was among the organizations awarded the Leader in Sustainability Award from Call2Recycle for its outstanding commitment to the environment in 2023.

Every year, Call2Recycle recognizes its most committed collection partners through the Leader in Sustainability Awards, reflecting their collection results as well as their exceptional commitment to the environment and responsible battery management.

As an award winner for four years ...

Our latest recycling awareness campaign was recently featured by CTV News Atlantic! See how Canadians are embracing sustainable recycling practices and increasingly recycling their batteries, not only in the Maritimes but in all of Canada. Read more about it in the full article here.

Watch the news clip from the timestamp of 19:00 to 21:30 for an in-depth look at the campaign and how Maritimers play a part in battery recycling here.

On February 16, 2024, Call2Recycle executive Jon McQuaid made an appearance on Global News to talk about the importance of battery recycling. 

Watch the video below to find out how Call2Recycle uses cutting-edge technologies to collect and recycle used batteries.

Click here to learn more about how to recycle your batteries.

The rapid advancements in battery technology, particularly the rise of lithium-ion batteries, are driving us toward a greener, unplugged future. Originally designed for small, portable gadgets, lithium-ion batteries are now powering everything from Electric Vehicles (EVs) and E-Bikes to consumer electronics and outdoor power equipment.

Not only do batteries afford us convenience and mobility, but they also contain valuable materials, like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, that can be recovered and reused. Recycling ...

At the start of each year, we take a moment to look back at the previous year’s accomplishments. And what a year 2023 was, as we broke both existing records and new ground in the battery recycling sector! This past year saw more batteries than ever before collected through Call2Recycle. It also saw major transformations for our organization and our market, through the strategic initiatives implemented during the year.