What to do with Depleted Batteries in Manitoba?

Batteries contain toxic metals including lead, mercury and silver, which can leak into the environment, polluting soil and water. Canadians buy 550 million batteries every year.  90% of them end up in landfills.

We will be providing a guide to batteries, including alternatives to battery power as well as the safe disposal of various kinds of batteries -- regular batteries, button batteries, alkaline, rechargeables.

If you have questions or ideas to share, please be in touch with LGLW via the Message Board or directly through rcm[at]resourceconservation.mb.ca.

Battery types 

Regular Household Batteries:  (AAA, AA, C, D)
Alkaline Household Batteries: 
Rechargeable Batteries: 
Medicial and Button Batteries: 
Vehical Batteries: 

What To Do With Batteries

Some retailers such as Mountain Equipment Co-op have take-back programs. If your retailer does not have a tack-back program, tell the manager that battery recycling is a priority for you and your family. 

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Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

Watch CBC documentary: Batteries Not Included.