Battery recycling program expands to Yukon

Canada's leading battery collection and recycling organization, Call2Recycle, has launched its Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! Program in Yukon, beginning on July 1, 2025. This marks a significant milestone as Yukon becomes the first Canadian territory to implement an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) battery recycling program. 

The Yukon shows its commitment to recycling initiatives 

The initiative, overseen by the Government of Yukon, is designed to give residents greater access to safe, convenient, and environmentally responsible options for disposing of used household batteries. The program aligns with Yukon's commitment to sustainability and circular economy goals, while helping producers meet their regulatory obligations under EPR.

Yukon residents will now have access to a growing network of convenient battery collection sites in retail outlets, municipal facilities, public institutions, and other accessible locations throughout the territory. The program's launch in Yukon builds on Call2Recycle's mission to make battery recycling accessible for all Canadians, no matter where they live.

This expansion follows the organization's successful program launches in multiple provinces and reflects its continued leadership in battery stewardship. In 2024 alone, Call2Recycle collected over 6.8 million kilograms of batteries nationwide, underscoring its commitment to protecting the environment and supporting a more circular, sustainable economy.

With nearly three decades of experience and a collection network spanning close to 15,000 locations across Canada, Call2Recycle remains at the forefront of safe battery disposal and environmental responsibility.

Yukoners are encouraged to participate in the program and help build a cleaner, greener future by recycling their used batteries at designated drop-off locations.

"This launch represents an exciting new chapter for Call2Recycle and for Canada's battery recycling landscape," said Joe Zenobio, president and CEO of Call2Recycle. "Expanding into Yukon not only strengthens our national presence but also highlights the growing momentum for EPR solutions across Canada. We're proud to support Yukoners with a program that delivers environmental benefits and simplifies battery recycling in urban and remote communities."