01/10/2026
Why is it important to recycle your batteries?
✔ Batteries can cause sparks if they come into contact with debris.
✔ Lithium batteries can be damaged in trucks and cause fires at recycling processing centres.
✔ Batteries can overheat if left outdoors, increasing the risk of fire.
✔ Certain chemicals in the batteries could harm the environment if they end up in landfills.
✔ Some landfills in Canada are reaching their capacity. Recycling your batteries properly helps reduce materials sent to landfill.