Call2Recycle Canada, Canada鈥檚 leading battery collection and recycling organization, announces the achievement of 50 million kilograms of used batteries collected and recycled through its program since 1997 鈥� the equivalent weight of 360 blue whales. This significant milestone is the result of Canada鈥檚 collective commitment to reduce waste, tackle climate change and build a circular economy. Industries, battery collection partners, governments, municipalities, service providers, and all Canadians have relentlessly helped power battery recycling across the country, introducing new recycling regulations, diverting used batteries from landfills, and recovering their valuable components to help bring Canada closer to its sustainability and circular economy goals.
As Canada accelerates its journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050, the safe and responsible management of batteries becomes increasingly essential. Building upon its 27 years of experience, Call2Recycle is at the forefront of this effort, implementing new provincial battery recycling plans and partnering with governments and industries across diverse sectors. With its recent expansion into Nova Scotia and upcoming program launches in Alberta and Yukon in 2025, Call2Recycle continues building a robust battery recycling infrastructure for Canada. Its public-facing 鈥淩ecycle Your Batteries, Canada!鈥� program counts more than 12,000 dedicated collection locations, providing 91% of Canadians access to battery recycling within 15 km of their homes for both household and e-mobility batteries.
Joe Zenobio, President of Call2Recycle Canada, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 incredible to witness the positive impact Canadians have made since Call2Recycle鈥檚 inception. We are incredibly grateful to all Canadians and our government partners, members, and collectors, especially those who laid the foundation of our program over two decades ago, for their support and commitment to our mission and environmental stewardship.鈥�听
Christine Sinclair, Ambassador for the 鈥淩ecycle Your Batteries, Canada!鈥� program, declared: 鈥淭oday, we not only celebrate 50 million kilograms of used batteries recycled but also a shared success that demonstrates the power of collective action. I鈥檓 very proud to see Canadians rally together to protect the environment through their battery recycling actions.鈥�
As reliance on battery power grows, Call2Recycle is committed to keeping pace with Canada鈥檚 demand for safe and responsible battery management. The program has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, seeing Canadians recycle almost 50% of this 50-million kg total in the past 4 years. This reflects not only the growing commitment to responsible recycling, but also the increasing number of provinces rolling out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling regulations, the surge of battery-powered micro-mobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters, and the billions invested in the surging Electric Vehicle (EV) market nationwide. This milestone serves as a springboard for continued battery collections, innovation, and partnerships, powering Canada towards its sustainable targets.