Fall battery collection runs Nov. 4 – 8
Put your single-use household batteries out for collection in a clear, sealed plastic bag alongside your curbside waste on your normal collection day during the week of Nov. 4 – 8.
“Batteries contain toxic chemicals that can harm the environment and should never be put in the garbage,” says Adam Mueller, Operations Manager of Solid Waste Services. “Disposing of batteries in the garbage or improperly is also a fire hazard. We offer this collection as an easy solution for residents.”
Place your bag of batteries on the ground beside your recycling box or next to another curbside waste container where it can be easily seen by a collector. Car, tool, and other types of large batteries will not be collected.
“Battery collection week also coincides with daylight saving time, when we’re reminded to replace our smoke detector batteries. It’s a good opportunity to insert fresh batteries and dispose of the old ones,” says Mueller.
Residents can also drop off batteries anytime throughout the year at one of these City locations:
- City Hall, 216 Ontario St.
- INVISTA Centre, 1350 Gardiners Rd.
- Kingston Area Recycling Centre (KARC), 196 Lappan’s Lane
- Find a list of additional drop-off locations at www.rawmaterials.com or www.call2recycle.ca.
The battery collection is in partnership with E360 Solutions.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
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Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
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