Batteries

We pick up batteries at the curb twice a year in the spring and fall. Place sealed battery bag on top of your Green Bin on your designated battery recycling day.

Collection date

Fall collection October 5 to 9, 2026

Spring collection April 19 to 23, 2027

Rules

• Put masking tape over both ends of lithium, button cell, and 9-volt batteries. This is for safety reasons.
• Place used or unwanted batteries in a clear zipper style bag.
• Seal the labelled battery bag. Put it on top of green bin on your battery recycling day.

Accepted materials

• Standard A, AA, AAA, C, D (standard or heavy duty) batteries
• 6-volt batteries
• 9-volt batteries
• Button cell batteries
• Rechargeable battery packs (NiCad, NiMH, or lithium ion)

Unaccepted materials

• Automotive batteries
• Damaged, leaking or wet cell batteries
• Industrial batteries

Drop off unacceptable batteries at a waste management facility.

Not sure where it goes? Let us help you. Use Know Before You Throw to search for information on particular items.

Alternative drop off locations

RPRA's 'Where to Recycle' map display locations across Ontario where you can drop off used materials to be recycled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires. 

Report a missed pickup

Mistakes happen and we want to know when they do. Complete our Missed Waste Pickup form to report a missed pickup.