Call2Recycle Canada program expands to the Yukon

Yukon is the first territory in Canada to join the organization’s EPR battery recycling program.

A closeup of stacks of batteries.

Tobias Arhelger | stock.adobe.com

Toronto-based battery collection and recycling organization Call2Recycle Canada has announced the launch of its “Recycle Your Batteries, Canada!” program in Yukon, which began July 1. Call2Recycle says Yukon is the first Canadian territory to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) battery recycling program in partnership with the organization.

The initiative, overseen by the government of Yukon, is designed to give residents greater access to safe, convenient and environmentally responsible options for disposing of used household batteries. Call2Recycle says the program aligns with Yukon’s commitment to sustainability and circular economy goals, while helping producers meet their regulatory obligations under EPR.

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“This launch represents an exciting new chapter for Call2Recycle and Canada’s battery recycling landscape,” organization President and CEO Joe Zenobio says. “Expanding into Yukon not only strengthens our national presence but also highlights the growing momentum for EPR solutions across Canada. We’re proud to support Yukoners with a program that delivers environmental benefits and simplifies battery recycling in urban and remote communities.”

Call2Recycle says Yukon residents now have access to a growing network of battery collection sites in retail outlets, municipal facilities, public institutions and other accessible locations throughout the territory. The expansion follows the organization’s program launches in multiple provinces.

In 2024, the organization says it collected more than 6.8 million kilograms of batteries across Canada. Nearly three decades since its formation, Call2Recycle Canada says its collection network spans around 15,000 locations across the country.

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