Recycle Your Household Batteries at the Village Office
Residents can safely recycle used household batteries by taking them to the Village office (2111 20th St.) during business hours.
Acceptable batteries:
Rechargeable and single-use dry cell batteries that weigh 5 kg or less.
Battery Protection:
Safety guidelines require that terminals of certain battery types must be protected to prevent contact with each other. Unprotected battery terminals can cause sparks and lead to a fire.
Lithium-ion, small-sealed lead acid or lithium primary, and alkaline batteries that are 12V or more, must be protected.
There are 2 methods of protection:
1. Place the battery in a clear plastic bag. One battery per bag.
2. If no bags are available, tape the positive (+) terminal with a non-conductive tape such as clear packing tape, electrical tape or duct tape. Make sure the tape does not cover the chemistry label. DO NOT USE: Scotch tape, masking tape, or painter’s tape.
For coin or button cells, make a “battery ravioli” by sealing them between two pieces of tape (sticky sides in).
Typical alkaline batteries can be placed in a single bag with other alkaline batteries, or placed directly in the box.
DO NOT:
Put batteries through the front door mail slot or leave them on the back step.
Residents can pick up a Mini Battery Cube at the Village Office to help kick-start their collection.
For more battery recycling tips and resources, please visit
Recycle Your Batteries Canada