The Regional Municipality of Durham is asking residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of April 22.
It said spring battery collection occurs from April 22 to 26 on blue box collection days.
The notice pointed out that batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery collection program, residents can help eliminate mercury, cadmium and other heavy metals from entering the environment.
It asked residents to place their used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag. Sealed bags should be placed on top of paper blue boxes for collection during the week of April 22 only. Keeping batteries separate from other blue box materials helps collection workers to clearly identify them; do not put loose batteries inside your blue box.
Batteries should be stored in a cool, dry location, away from any flammable or conductive material. The terminals on lithium, nine-volt, six-volt and button cell batteries should be covered with masking tape prior to storage and recycling.
If you miss your collection date, household batteries can be dropped off at one of the region’s Waste Management Facilities year-round, free of charge. For a list of locations, visit durham.ca/WMF.
For more information, visit durham.ca/Battery, email waste@durham.ca, or call 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll-free at 1-800-372-1102).
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