Battery recycling facility in Ontario receives new multi-chemistry processing line

Battery recycling capabilities in Ontario have expanded with EVSX Corporation's new multi-chemistry line at its Thorold facility, which is now approved to process additional battery chemistries, including lithium-ion.

Supported by Call2Recycle Canada and its battery recycling program, the company focuses on closed-loop solutions to extract value from domestic, commercial, and electric vehicle batteries. The two companies have signed an agreement to increase battery supply volumes over the next year to bring the processing line to full capacity.

Call2Recycle is focused on building Canada's recycling infrastructure to ensure safe and local battery recycling and reduced transportation emissions. Call2Recycle successfully increased the volume of batteries it collected last year by 17 percent and surpassed 50 million kilograms of batteries recycled nationwide. 

Advancements to EVSX's Thorold facility 

Since its operations began in July 2024, the Thorold facility has been successfully recycling increasing volumes of alkaline and carbon zinc batteries collected through Call2Recycle's battery recycling network across Ontario and other provinces. With this new line, EVSX's facility can handle a broader range of battery chemistries, significantly improving recycling capacity and efficiency.

The expansion of EVSX's facility will help meet the increasing volumes of batteries recycled in Ontario through Call2Recycle's Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program. The partnership also highlights Call2Recycle's ongoing efforts to find local solutions for safely processing a wide range of battery types, ensuring safe, sustainable disposal and recovery of valuable materials.

"We are excited to see EVSX expand their operations in Thorold," said Joe Zenobio, president and CEO of Call2Recycle. "This expansion marks a significant milestone in our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and supporting the local economy. With this new multi-chemistry line, EVSX will be able to recycle essential battery chemistries like lithium-ion, helping to reduce waste and advance the circular economy."

Ian C. Peres, president and CEO of EVSX stated, "Our multi-chemistry line has significantly improved Ontario's capacity as a processor of batteries at the end of their useful life, with 12,500 tonnes of new capacity in one of the most populated hubs in the country for battery collection and processing. We are pleased to work with Call2Recycle to improve the volumes of batteries collected in North America and processed in Ontario."