Battery Recycling in Saskatchewan

As Canada’s national and leading battery collection and recycling program, Call2Recycle® has been voluntarily collecting batteries in Saskatchewan for recycling since 1997 and has established a strong presence in the province. On January 1, 2021, Call2Recycle began operating the government-approved consumer battery collection and recycling program under The Household Hazardous Waste Products Stewardship Regulation.

On behalf of obligated first sellers, Call2Recycle accepts used batteries (weighing less than 5 kg each). The program has established convenient drop-off locations across the province for Saskatchewan residents. 

  • Call2Recycle accepts dry cell rechargeable and single-use battery chemistries weighing less than five (5) kilograms each.

    Single-Use: • Alkaline • Lithium • Silver Oxide • Zinc Carbon • Zinc Chloride • Zinc Air

    Rechargeable: • Lithium-Ion • Nickel Cadmium • Nickel Metal Hydride • Nickel Zinc • Portable power chargers

    Batteries sold in or with: • Electronic toys • Flashlights and spotlights • Smoke and CO detectors • Garden tools • Construction and Renovation tools • Electric Bikes and Electric Scooters

  • • Batteries sold in or with products covered by the electronics program

    • Lead-acid batteries including small sealed lead acid

    • Wet cell batteries

    • Batteries weighing more than 5 kg

    • Damaged, defective, or recalled batteries that have been removed from a device that is covered under a pre-existing approved stewardship plan.

  • All batteries are sorted according to their chemical composition and then are sent to an approved processor for recycling. The batteries are broken down into their components where their reusable materials can be used in the manufacturing of new products including batteries, cement additives, and goods made from stainless steel including bicycles and golf clubs.

  • Batteries can be dropped off for recycling at over 170 locations across the province including many retail locations, municipal facilities, and all SARCAN depots. To find a location near you, please visit www.call2recycle.ca/locator/

  • Call2Recycle applies an Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) per unit sold on applicable single-use and rechargeable batteries. The EHFs cover the cost associated with the safe and responsible recycling of end-of-life batteries. EHFs are remitted to Call2Recycle by the obligated first seller in Saskatchewan. The EHF is not tax nor a deposit but represents the actual cost to manage each battery at end of life. The EHF schedule can be found by visiting: Fee Schedule – Call2Recycle® | Canada

  • Visit call2recycle.ca/Saskatchewan or call 1.888.224.9764

 
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