Residents in Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon will soon be able to safely dispose of used or unwanted batteries with curbside collection starting April 21.
As part of Peel Region’s biannual battery collection program, batteries will be picked up on your regular recycling day during the two-week period from April 21 to May 1.
How to Prepare Your Batteries for Pickup:
-
Place single-use and rechargeable batteries in a clear, sealed plastic bag
-
Tape the terminals of all rechargeable and 9V batteries
-
On collection day, place the battery bag on top of your closed green bin
-
If you don’t have a green bin, place the bag next to your recycling bags
“During the two-week collection period, residents will have their batteries collected on their regularly scheduled recycling pickup day,” said Peel Region spokesperson Brent Slawson. “Some residents will have pickup in the first week, others in the second — it depends on their recycling schedule.”
To find out your exact collection date, visit Peel Region’s online collection calendar.
Missed the Pickup?
If you miss the curbside collection, you still have options:
-
Visit RecycleYourBatteries.ca to find a free drop-off location
-
Bring them to a Peel Community Recycling Centre, where battery disposal is free year-round
⚠️ Important Reminder:
Car batteries and sealed lead-acid batteries are NOT accepted through curbside collection. These must be dropped off at a Community Recycling Centre.
Peel Region reminds residents never to place batteries in garbage, recycling, or organics bins, as they can cause fires in collection trucks and waste facilities, putting workers at risk.
By properly disposing of batteries, residents help prevent hazardous materials from entering landfills and support the safety and sustainability of the community.
To date, Peel Region has safely collected and diverted over 240,000 kilograms of batteries from landfills.
Leave a Reply