How to Recycle Batteries in Canada
Recycling batteries in Canada depends on where you live and the type of material. This guide explains what is accepted, how to prepare it, and where to drop it off.
Can batteries be recycled?
Yes, batteries is recyclable in most Canadian municipalities through curbside programmes or drop-off depots.
Household batteries are accepted through many retailers and municipal depots. Vehicle batteries go to auto shops or hazardous waste depots.
Preparation tips
Tape terminals with non-conductive tape for lithium and button batteries.
Why recycling batteries matters
Diverting batteries from landfills reduces environmental impact, conserves raw materials, and supports Canada's circular economy. Many provinces have extended producer responsibility programmes that make recycling convenient and often free.
Cities with Batteries drop-off
Below are Canadian cities with locations that accept batteries. Click a city to see addresses, hours and materials accepted.
Abbotsford
BC
Airdrie
AB
Area A (Pend Oreille/Bear Creek)
BC
BARRIE
ON
BURNABY
BC
Baddeck
NS
Barrie
ON
Barrington
NS
Bedford
NS
Belleville
ON
Blumenort
MB
Brampton
ON
Brandon
MB
Bridgewater
NS
Buffalo Narrows
SK
Burnaby
BC
CHEVERY
QC
Calgary
AB
Canning
NS
Canso
NS
Charlottetown
PE
Chestermere
AB
Chilliwack
BC
Concord
ON
Coquitlam
BC
Corner Brook
NL
Darnley
PE
Dartmouth
NS
Devon
AB
Dieppe
NB
Dunmore
AB
East Preston
NS
Edmonton
AB
Elmsdale
NS
Esquimalt
BC
Faro
YT
Fort McMurray
AB
Fort Mcmurray
AB
Fredericton
NB
GLACE BAY
NS
Gabriola
BC
Gander
NL
Gatineau
QC
Gold River
NS
Goodwood
NS
Grand Falls-Windsor
ON
Greenwich
NS
Greenwood
NS
Guelph
ON
Halifax
NS
Hamilton
ON
Hants Co.
NS
Ingram Port
NS
Kamloops
BC
Kelowna
BC
Kingston
ON
Kitchener
ON
La Broquerie
MB
Lake Charlotte
NS
Laval
QC
Lethbridge
AB
Lions Bay
BC
London
ON
Longueuil
QC
Lower Sackville
NS
Lower South River
NS
Lunenburg
NS
Lyons Brook
NS
Maple
ON
Markham
ON
Medicine Hat
AB
Meteghan Center
NS
Mississauga
ON
Moncton
NB
Mont-Tremblant
QC
Montreal
QC
Montréal
QC
Nanaimo
BC
Neil's Harbour
NS
Neuville
QC
New Germany
NS
New Glasgow
NS
New Minas
NS
New Westminster
BC
Norris Arm North
NL
North Sydney
NS
Oshawa
ON
Ottawa
ON
Oxford
NS
Parrsboro
NS
Pemberton
BC
Port Coquitlam
BC
Porters Lake
NS
Prince Albert
SK
Prince George
BC
Quebec
QC
Québec
QC
Red Deer
AB
Redcliff
AB
Regina
SK
Richmond
BC
River Ryan
NS
SUDBURY
ON
SURREY
BC
Saint John
NB
Saint.John's
NL
Sainte-Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier
QC
Saskatoon
SK
Sherbrooke
QC
Springhill
NS
Spryfield
NS
St. John'S
NL
St. John's
NL
Ste-Anne
MB
Steinbach
MB
Stellarton
NS
Stephenville
NL
Sudbury
ON
Surrey
BC
Sydney
NS
Sydney Mines
NS
Tatamagouche
NS
Teslin
YT
Thunder Bay
ON
Thunder Bay
ON
Timberlea
NS
Toronto
ON
Tracadie
NS
Trois-Rivières
QC
Truro
NS
Truro Industrial Park
NS
VANCOUVER
BC
Vancouver
BC
Vaughan
ON
Victoria
BC
Waterloo
ON
Whitehorse
YT
Windsor
ON
Windsor
NS
Winnipeg
MB
Yarmouth
NS
Yellowknife
NT
Frequently asked questions
Can I put batteries in my curbside recycling bin?
It depends on your municipality and the type of batteries. Use our city and material pages to find accepted curbside items and nearby drop-off locations.
Do I need to pay to recycle batteries?
Many recycling programmes in Canada accept batteries for free, especially when covered by extended producer responsibility programmes. Some landfills or private facilities may charge for certain items.
How do I prepare batteries for recycling?
Common preparation steps include rinsing, flattening, removing food residue, and separating different material types. Check the preparation tips above for specific guidance.