The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with Call2Recycle Canada, is announcing Curbside Battery Pickup Weeks from November 18 to 28, 2025. During this special collection, which will now take place every November, residents will be able to set out household batteries from home for safe, responsible recycling.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the province, the first of its kind in Alberta. It reflects Lethbridge鈥檚 courage and leadership in advancing practical recycling solutions that protect people and the environment. 鈥淏atteries can be tricky to get rid of, and we recognize that residents need simple and convenient disposal options to maximize diversion,鈥� says Mandi Parker, GM of Waste and Environment, City of Lethbridge. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to participate in the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program powered by Call2Recycle and lead the charge to help residents safely and efficiently dispose of household batteries.鈥�
鈥淲ith the launch of our Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program in Alberta this April, we are setting a bold new standard for convenient, accessible recycling across the province,鈥� said Joe Zenobio, President and CEO, Call2Recycle Canada. 鈥淭his program is built by Canadians, for Canadians 鈥� and its rapid expansion reflects our urgency and commitment to protect our communities and environment. We鈥檙e thrilled to partner with the City of Lethbridge to bring battery recycling where people are 鈥� at home, at work, and in their neighbourhoods. Partnering with the City of Lethbridge on this first-of-its-kind program in Alberta is just the beginning of our mission to make responsible recycling second nature for every Canadian.鈥�
鈥淲e鈥檙e hoping to see lots of interest and participation from our community,鈥� says Parker. 鈥淏atteries do not belong in the landfill, and this pilot program is a big step toward diverting them.鈥�