It will be easy to get rid of your dead batteries next month as the Curbside Battery Collection program returns.
Quinte Waste Solutions says the initiative helps residents safely dispose of household batteries and ensure they are properly recycled.
Curbside Battery Collection runs from March 10 to March 21.
How to Participate:
1. Collect old household batteries.
2. Tape the terminals of all lithium, button cell, and rechargeable batteries to prevent fire hazards.
3. Place all batteries in a resealable bag.
4. On collection day, set the bag on top of your Papers Blue Box for pickup.
Residents are reminded that sealed lead acid batteries, encapsulated batteries (such as those found in flashlights and electric toothbrushes), and light bulbs are not accepted in this program. Please dispose of these items through appropriate recycling programs.
Outside of the designated collection dates, residents can bring their batteries and other hazardous waste to the Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot (HEW Depot) in Belleville for safe disposal.
For additional details on this program or accepted items, visit www.quinterecycling.org.
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