Learn about the 2021 fall curbside battery pickup program in Mississauga

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During the fall battery collection period, which runs from Oct. 18-28, 2021, residents can put all single-use and rechargeable batteries out for collection. This collection service provides residents a convenient way to ensure that their batteries are disposed of safely.

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Don’t have batteries saved up for this collection period? It’s never too late to start! Since 2016, Peel Region has offered curbside battery collection every spring and fall. Designate a container for battery storage in your home today and start saving toward the next Peel battery collection period.

What to do for this fall battery collection period:

    • Check your waste collection calendar online at peelregion.ca/waste to find out your battery collection day.

    • Gather your used single-use and rechargeable batteries and place them at the curb on your designated day.

    • On battery collection day, place your transparent, sealed bag of batteries on top of your closed green bin. If you don't have a green bin, place your bag of batteries beside your recycling bags.

Also:

o   If you live in an apartment/condominium, check with your building property manager on how to dispose of batteries safely.

o   Sealed lead acid and car batteries are not accepted at the curb.

o   These and all other battery types are accepted free of charge at any Peel Community Recycling Centre (CRC) year-round, for safe disposal.

As a reminder, batteries do not belong in garbage or recycling bins. If mixed with recycling, batteries can cause a fire hazard at the recycling facility.  It also contaminates other recyclables and eventually ends up in the landfill.

For more information, check peelregion.ca/waste.