Residents are encouraged to place used batteries at the curb for special collection during the week following Daylight Saving Time.
From Nov. 4 – 8, 2024, residents can set out spent household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear plastic bag, such as a Ziploc bag, and place it on the ground with the rest of your curbside waste items. This has changed from previous years when batteries were placed in a bag on top of the recycling bin.
“As we prepare for changes to the blue box recycling programs in Ontario, we have changed our curbside battery collection and ask residents to now place their clear, plastic bag of batteries on the ground next to your other waste collection materials,” said Greg Preston, Director of Waste Management and Environmental Compliance. “We encourage residents to help protect the environment and divert corrosive chemicals from the landfill by placing your used household batteries at the curb during this special collection week.”
Residents are encouraged to replace batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms when you change your clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.
The curbside battery collection program does not include businesses and apartments that set out large roll-out carts. A year-round recycling option for batteries includes dropping them off at Orillia’s Household Hazardous Waste Depot located at the Waste Diversion Site, 100 Kitchener St.
Take the guesswork out of sorting waste and get reminders about your waste collection days, special collections and more using the City’s “What Goes Where” search tool. Residents can access the tool through the Recycle Coach app on the App Store or Google Play Store, the City’s website at orillia.ca/waste, or through the OrilliaNow online portal at orillia.ca/now.
For more information, please call the City’s Waste Diversion Site at 705-325-3522.