Battery Recycling Program

Recycling your household batteries just got easier. You can now drop them off at select City facilities as part of our new pilot program to reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills. 

Where to drop off your household batteries 

Look for the green bins and posters at the Beaumont Sports and Recreation Centre. View additional drop-off locations in Beaumont with Recycle Your Batteries Canada. 

What batteries are accepted? 

You can drop off household batteries under 5 kg in our collection bins. This includes: 

• Single-use batteries like AA, AAA, C, D and 9V 
• Rechargeable batteries like lithium-ion (Li-ion) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) 
• Button batteries (like those used in watches or hearing aids) 

What batteries are not accepted at collection sites? 

The following batteries cannot be recycled using our collection bins: 

• Car or vehicle batteries 
• Industrial or commercial batteries 
• Damaged, leaking or swollen batteries 
• Very large batteries (over 300Wh or with more than 25g of lithium or more than 5 Kg) 

These must be disposed of at a hazardous waste facility. 

How to drop off your batteries safely 

To keep the program safe and running smoothly, here’s what to do before dropping off your batteries: 

Step 1: Check the size 

• Only batteries under 5kg are accepted. 

Step 2: Check for damage 

• If a battery is leaking, swollen, or broken, do not put it in the bin. Take it to a hazardous waste facility. 

Step 3: Cover the battery ends for safety 

• To prevent sparks, some batteries need the ends covered. Do this only if your battery is one of these: 
  • A rechargeable battery (like lithium-ion or NiMH) 
  • A button battery (like in watches or hearing aids) 
  • You’re not sure what type it is 

• You can cover the ends in one of two ways: 

1. Tape the ends 
   • Use clear packing tape, electrical tape, or duct tape 
   • Tape just the terminals (the metal ends), not the whole battery 
2. Bag the battery 
   • Put one battery per clear bag 
   • Use a Ziploc, clear produce bag, or newspaper bag 
   • Tie it closed if it doesn’t seal 

• You cannot use: 
  • Painter’s tape, masking tape, or scotch tape 
  • Coloured, paper, or grocery bags 
  • Bags with multiple batteries inside 

What happens to the recycled batteries? 

The recycled materials that come from batteries are used to manufacture new products, such as: 

• New batteries 
• Sunscreen 
• Stainless steel pots and pans 
• Golf clubs 
• Silverware 
• Asphalt for roads 

Have questions? 

If you’re unsure whether a battery is safe to recycle, check with staff or use the contact info below. Staff at each site are available to help direct you or answer basic questions. 

waste@beaumont.ab.ca | 780-929-4306