BRAMPTON, Ont. – April 13, 2026. Peel Region will be collecting single-use and rechargeable batteries at the curb, starting April 20.
Check your waste collection calendar to find your battery pickup day.
Here’s how to prepare and set out your batteries for collection:
- Put your used single-use and rechargeable batteries in a transparent, sealed bag.
- Tape over the metal contacts of all rechargeable and 9V batteries.
- Tape around button cell batteries.
- On your battery pickup day, place your battery bag on top of your closed green bin. If you don’t have a green bin, place your battery bag beside your recycling.
Peel Region has collected more than 271,000 kgs of batteries that could have otherwise ended up in the landfill.
If you miss your battery pickup day, visit the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! website to find a free drop-off location where you can safely dispose of batteries throughout the year. You can also drop off batteries for free year-round at any Community Recycling Centre near you.
Batteries should never be put in your garbage, recycling, or organics bins – they can cause fires in collection trucks and at facilities, putting workers at risk. By properly disposing of batteries, you’re helping keep hazardous materials out of landfills, protecting our environment and our Peel community.