Disposing of Batteries

In Vancouver you're not allowed to dispose of batteries in your household trash. Alkaline batteries (i.e. non-rechargeable ones) can be dropped off at the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation, 2150 Maple Street 604-736-7732. They charge a small shipping fee ($2/kg).

For rechargeables, the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation has information about where to drop off rechargeable batteries. The rule of thumb is that retailers who sold you the batteries will take them back -- there's usually a bin in the Customer Service department.

This information courtesy the Recycling Council of BC Hotline at 604.732.9253.