Call2Recycle Canada launches program in Alberta

Battery collection and recycling organization Call2Recycle Canada, Toronto, has announced the launch of its “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” program in Alberta. The initiative, operated under Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) oversight, is expected to expand battery recycling across the province.

Call2Recycle says ARMA approved it as a producer responsibility organization (PRO), a business established to support producers in meeting their regulatory obligations under the province’s Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation, which was passed in 2022 and took effect April 1. Call2Recycle says its initiative ensures Albertans have a convenient, safe and environmentally responsible solution for disposing of used household batteries.

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“Expanding into Alberta is an exciting milestone for Call2Recycle as we continue our mission to enhance environmental protection and promote sustainable recycling solutions across Canada,” organization President and CEO Joe Zenobio says. “We are proud to work on behalf of our members on this new program that makes battery recycling easier and more accessible for Albertans while reducing battery waste’s environmental impact and fostering a cleaner, more sustainable future.”

With the launch of the collection program in Alberta, residents now can access a province-wide network of more than 1,100 collection locations, including retail stores, municipal facilities, public institutions and community centers. Call2Recycle says this expansion not only simplifies battery recycling but also supports the organization’s ongoing efforts to protect the environment and contribute to Canada’s circular economy. In 2024, the organization says it collected more than 6.8 million kilograms of batteries across the country.

The organization has been active for 28 years and has built a network of nearly 15,000 collection sites across Canada.