You can now recycle batteries at select Lambton County Library locations.
Community Library Supervisor Greer Macdonell said they've partnered with Call2Recycle Canada, Inc. to host battery recycling collection boxes at some of their locations.
"We thought it would be a great opportunity to allow people increased access to battery recycling," said Macdonell. "We chose 12 locations that span across the entire county, that had room to host a battery recycling box and [had] lots of hours of opening as well. We [want to] give people an opportunity to get in and take advantage of this program."
Anyone dropping off batteries is asked to prepare them for recycling by following the Call2Recycle guidelines, which asks that some batteries be put in a provided clear bag or be taped over the terminals before they are deposited in the collection boxes.
"They can certainly visit the Call2Recycle website to see what type of batteries are accepted. There are some limitations. We're really looking for household batteries," she said.
Both single-use and rechargeable household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each) will be accepted.
"We do ask that people try to plan their visit for when the libraries are open, instead of leaving the batteries outside or in our book return bins," Greer added. "We want to make sure that they do get recycled properly and don't mix with our materials as part of our collection."
Call2Recycle also partners with major retail outlets across Canada for battery recycling including Lowes, Home Hardware, and Best Buy.
Click here to find the closest location to recycle your batteries.