Batteries
Batteries
Why Recycle Batteries
Batteries contain toxic chemicals, which can contaminate our soil and water if disposed of improperly. They can also be harmful to human safety, as they can cause fires and exposure to hazardous materials. New Brunswickers can safely dispose of their batteries at one of many drop-off locations across the province.
Key Program Info
Call2Recycle manages the battery recycling program in New Brunswick. The program – Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! – accepts single-use and rechargeable batteries weighing up to 5 kgs that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Rechargeable
- Lithium-Ion (Li-ion)
- Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
- Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
- Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
- Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn)
Single use (primary)
- Alkaline
- Lithium
- Silver oxide
- Zinc-Air
- Zinc-Carbon
Batteries (either rechargeable or primary) sold with or in products, including but not limited to:
- Garden tools
- Construction/renovation tools
- Smoke and CO alarms
- Portable flashlights and spotlights
- E-toys
- E-bikes, e-skateboards, e-scooters, and hoverboards
- Ride-on toys
The battery program does not include the management of:
- Batteries weighing more than 5 kg
- Batteries sold in or with a device that is covered under another program established by the Designated Materials Regulation, such as electronic products.
A stewardship plan shall apply to the manufacture, storage, collection, transportation, processing or other handling of batteries that are sold, offered for sale or distributed within the Province. For more details, please see the approved stewardship plan, which expires on December 31, 2027.
About the Program
The Government of New Brunswick amended the Designated Materials Regulation under the Clean Environment Act to establish an Extended Producer Responsibility program for batteries in New Brunswick. The Regulation, dated July 15, 2024, sets out the requirements for the program.
As the agency responsible for designated materials in New Brunswick, Recycle NB will oversee the battery program. Battery producers chose Call2Recycle to manage the program in New Brunswick. They will be responsible for the collection and recycling of applicable batteries, and will work with producers, retailers and redemption centres to promote and educate consumers about the program.
Call2Recycle has operated a voluntary take-back program for batteries in New Brunswick since 2008, establishing more than 200 private and public collection sites throughout the province. Since its inception in 1997, the organization has responsibly recycled more than 50 million kilograms of batteries across Canada.
For more information, please contact Call2Recycle at:
Phone: 1-888-224-9764
Email: customerservice@call2recycle.ca
