Protect What Matters. Be Battery Safe.

Every day, Canadians rely on batteries to power their devices, from smoke detectors and laptops to e-bikes and toys, keeping us connected, moving, and entertained. But with convenience comes responsibility. If not handled or disposed of properly, those same batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, can pose a risk to people, property, and the environment.

As your waste and recycling service provider, we care about the safety and well-being of our staff, community, and the planet. 

That's why we, Rossburn Municipality, have partnered with Call2RecycleCanada's leading battery collection and recycling organization, and their Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program to launch ‘Protect What Matters. Be Battery Safe.' initiative. Together, we're committed to helping you understand and adopt safe battery handling and disposal to minimize the risk to our workers, facilities, community, and the environment.

Follow these battery safety tips:

·         NEVER throw away batteries in the garbage or blue bins.

·         When buying new or replacement batteries, choose reputable, certified brands.

·         Always follow manufacturer instructions.

·         Only use the battery type (and charger) designed for your device.

·         Don’t charge batteries or devices near exits or under your bed or pillows.

·         Keep batteries out of direct sunlight or in hot cars.

·         Collect batteries in non-metal containers and store them safely.

·         Protect battery terminals with tape or in plastic bags before storing or recycling.

·         Drop Off at participating Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!  locations (at least every 3 months) – visit recycleyourbatteries.ca.

For more information on battery safety, visit www.rossburn.ca or RecycleYourBatteries.ca/battery-safety/.