Call2Recycle Canada, Greentec expand partnership in Ontario

Toronto-based battery collection and recycling program Call2Recycle Canada and Cambridge, Ontario-based information technology asset disposition (ITAD) company Greentec have signed an expanded agreement to increase Ontario’s battery sorting capacity.

Under the expanded agreement, Greentec’s facility in Cambridge will provide battery sorting services to Call2Recycle starting in May. The partners say this initiative will further support Call2Recycle’s battery collection and recycling efforts in Ontario, where it serves as the largest registered battery producer responsibility organization (PRO). Call2Recycle adds that the initiative also will help reduce the program’s costs and environmental impact while maximizing operational efficiencies.

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In 2023, Call2Recycle says its program experienced 58 percent growth in its collection of used batteries in Ontario. With the addition of Greentec as its third sorting partner in the province, the organization says it can ensure the growing volume of used batteries collected in Ontario is exclusively sorted within the province.

“This approach not only helps reduce the transportation of used batteries and related carbon emissions but also supports the local economy and provincial waste management ecosystem as Call2Recycle continues to bolster program growth,” the organization says in a news release.

Joe Zenobio, president of Call2Recycle Canada, says the expansion of the partnership with Greentec marks a significant milestone in Calll2Recycle’s commitment to further battery recycling capacities in the country. “Together, we are not only reducing the environmental footprint and expanding capacity of the battery recycling ecosystem right here in Ontario, but we are also continuing to build upon our strong infrastructure that prioritizes the circular economy across the entire country," he says.

The organization notes that battery recycling is an essential part of Canada’s waste management and recycling effort, protecting the environment by diverting batteries from landfills and recovering their valuable components to be reused as part of a circular economy. Call2Recycle says its program supports waste diversion and sustainability across Canada by collecting and recycling used household batteries up to 5 kilograms, as well as in new segments including e-transport batteries from e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, hoverboards and electric vehicles.

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“We are thrilled to partner with Call2Recycle and strengthen battery recycling capacities in Canada,” Greentec CEO Tony Perrotta says. “Our commitment to environmental sustainability aligns seamlessly with Call2Recycle’s mission. Together, our efforts will optimize battery sorting services, reduce environmental impact and contribute to the growth of the circular economy. This collaboration is a testament to our shared dedication to building a greener and more sustainable future for Canada.”