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Canadians to Benefit as Battery Stewardship Organizations Join Forces

Canadians can expect increased clarity and ease around battery recycling as a result of a new collaborative agreement between Call2Recycle Canada, Inc., Canada's national consumer battery recycling organization, and the Canadian Battery Association (CBA), the stewardship organization that recycles lead-acid batteries across Canada.

"The true winners out of this new partnership are Canadians, who will have increased access to collection sites and an improved overall battery recycling experience," said Joe Zenobio, executive director of Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. "With more sites, a focus on education, and an opportunity to build our collection networks together, today's announcement is a real step forward in helping keep batteries out of landfills across the country."

With operations across Canada, Call2Recycle focuses on consumer single-use and rechargeable batteries weighing less than 5 kilograms, while the CBA focuses on lead-acid batteries of all sizes, primarily gathered in industrial, commercial and institutional sectors. With 65 years of combined experience, the two stewardship organizations bring a wealth of knowledge to consumer battery collection and recycling and are well-positioned to increase battery diversion across Canada.

Call2Recycle Canada and the CBA will work together to reduce consumer confusion and where possible, share operations and infrastructure, resulting in significant program efficiencies to benefit consumers. Ultimately, this will ensure that the two stewardship organizations can further educate Canadians as well as municipal, provincial and federal stakeholders about the safe disposal and recycling of all types of batteries.

"We are proud to partner with Call2Recycle Canada," said Colin McKean, executive director of the Canadian Battery Association. "Together, we can work to keep batteries out of Canada's landfills, minimize costs and maximize our recovery rates."

The two organizations will work together to educate consumers through their linked websites, collection events, 1-800 call centre and informational materials. Leveraging each other's collection networks and growing consumer drop-off locations will increase accessibility to make recycling batteries easier. Further work together on best practices and common issues such as regulatory requirements, will ensure a best-in-class battery recycling program for Canada. 

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Call2Recycle Canada - 4576 Yonge St, Suite 606
Toronto, ON
CA, M2N 6N4

Website:
call2recycle.ca

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