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/.